Warehouse Technician 2 

How did you get your current job?
There was a posting on the billboard at the front gate.

What was the application process?
An electronic application for the entry level position, then a paper application for the in-house promotion.

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
There were two interviews for my current job. Both were individual interviews. The first was with the shift foremen, then the second was with their supervisor.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
They mostly pertained to how I would react with other employees. Things like workplace safety (What would you do if you saw someone doing something that you know was unsafe?) and productivity (If you saw that another employee was struggling to complete his/her task, would you help?)were covered. There were also questions pertaining to how I would handle the stress involved with the job.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. Beyond the training procedures, there is also a good group of co-workers and supervisors to draw information from.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
There was a week-long training process for my current job, which built upon the knowledge I had from my previous position. The training consisted of how to respond to different situations, but it was the repetition afterward that was especially helpful.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
It’s not really applicable. I did not go to school with this job in mind. Graduating high school was more than enough to prove I am competent at this job.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
N/A

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Start at the entry level to gain a sense of understanding of general day to day operations. A college degree isn’t required, but is useful. Work diligently to move up the ladder.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Organizational skills are very important. The ability to multi-task is used almost constantly. You need to understand which orders need to be expedited and plan accordingly. Social skills are not necessary, but are very useful. You need to be able to fix mistakes and solve problems caused by other employees. Occasionally you need to be a part time mediator/psychologist. Basic computer skills are used, being able to navigate through screens is really helpful.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Not particuarly. A high school diploma/GED equivalent will do.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
It’s not a very glamorous job, but you get great benefits and it pays well for the work you do. It’s a bit physical, but its very rare that you lift anything over fifty pounds. You can put in your eight hours a day and go home; you never have to worry about work once your shift ends. Just come in, do your work at a reasonable pace and you’ll have no problems.