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American Commercial lines offers wide range of careers to individuals in support services and operations. They hire and value the talented individuals. They provide comprehensive training and ensure successful career of their employees. They provide equal employment opportunity. They provide discrimination free workplace with regard to color, sex, gender, gender identity, race, creed, location, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or any other characteristics protected by federal, local law or state. The company provides cost effective and environment friendly transportation solutions. The company provides wide range of services that include warehousing, storage and feeling and much more.

Company - Private
$25M to $50M
Large
Multiple locations
Water Transportation Companies
1915
Mark K. Knoy
What departments American Commercial Lines employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation73.5%
Transportation / Logistics26.5%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do American Commercial Lines employees have before joining?
Years of experience at American Commercial Lines: Newcomers: 15%, Experiencers: 17%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 47%. American Commercial Lines employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did American Commercial Lines employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before American Commercial Lines: AEP River Operations, American Electric Power, BB&T. Typical American Commercial Lines employees have worked at AEP River Operations.
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AEP River Operations
American Electric Power
BB&T
What industries did American Commercial Lines employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of American Commercial Lines: Water Transportation Companies, Niche Manufacturers, Niche Retailers, Transportation Support Companies, National Security. American Commercial Lines employees most likely
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Where did American Commercial Lines employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at American Commercial Lines: Small: 26%, Medium: 14%, Large: 60%. Most American Commercial Lines employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at American Commercial Lines study?
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Where did employees at American Commercial Lines study?
Indiana University-Southeast
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at American Commercial Lines?
Time employed at American Commercial Lines: <1: 6%, 1-3: 23%, 4-8: 36%, 9-13: 14%, 14-20: 7%, 20+: 14%. Most American Commercial Lines employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does American Commercial Lines rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at American Commercial Lines: 81.7% Male and 18.3% Female. Age ratio at American Commercial Lines: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 27%, 31-40: 36%, 41-50: 23%, 51-60: 10%, 60+: 4%. American Commercial Lines rates - 9.7% less female than the industry a
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What are the top roles at American Commercial Lines?
Top roles of American Commercial Lines: Captain, Deckhand, Facility Manager, Dispatcher, Tankerman. The top role at American Commercial Lines is Captain.
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Deckhand
Facility Manager
Dispatcher
Tankerman

Career advancement

How does American Commercial Lines rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at American Commercial Lines: low. American Commercial Lines ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do American Commercial Lines employees go on to work at?
Future employers of American Commercial Lines: Archer Daniels Midland Company, Beaver Creek Country Club, Canal Barge Company, Humana, Ingram Barge. People who work at American Commercial Lines most typically go on to work for the Archer Daniels Midl
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Archer Daniels Midland Company
Beaver Creek Country Club
Canal Barge Company
Humana
Ingram Barge

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What’s the gender distribution at American Commercial Lines?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
18.3% female, 81.7% male.
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What year was American Commercial Lines founded?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
1915.
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What industry does American Commercial Lines operate in?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Transportation/Logistics.
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Where’s American Commercial Lines’s HQ located?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Jeffersonville, IN.
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Has American Commercial Lines disclosed its yearly revenue numbers? If so, how much do they make?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Yes! American Commercial Lines makes $25m to $50m per year.
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What companies are similar to American Commercial Lines?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
AEP River Operations, Canal Barge Company, Cenac Towing, Crowley, Florida Marine Transporters Inc, Ingram Barge, Kirby Corporation, Marquette Transportation.
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What’s the name of American Commercial Lines’s CEO?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Mark K. Knoy.
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what are the chances of career advancement at American Commercial Lines?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
low.
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What’s the average length of tenure at American Commercial Lines?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Typically 4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did American Commercial Lines employees work for?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Large companies before American Commercial Lines.
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Top future employers of American Commercial Lines employees?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Archer Daniels Midland Company, Beaver Creek Country Club, Canal Barge Company, Humana, Ingram Barge, Jeffboat, Marquette Transportation, Turn Services.
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Who are the top previous employers of American Commercial Lines employees?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
AEP River Operations, American Electric Power, BB&T, Bingham Greenebaum Doll, Humana, Jeffboat, US Army, U.S. Coast Guard.
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How old are American Commercial Lines’s employees in general?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
around 31-40.
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Where did most of American Commercial Lines employees go to school?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Indiana University-Southeast, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, Louisiana State University-Alexandria, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville.
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I would like to know, is there a grace period to clock in before being late for work.
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A year ago
Grace period is 3-5 mins
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A year ago
Yes but not always
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What is a typical day like for you at the company?
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A year ago
Work 6 hours Off 6 hours rotating schedule live on boat
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A year ago
Inventory control, ordering, menu planning and making accommodations for special diets.
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I've heard tat, we do get paid for orientation?
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A year ago
No, they did not pay until the first day of work
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A year ago
Wrong information
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Curious to know, if i am being retired from the company will they pay me retirement money.
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A year ago
Looked after me when I left
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A year ago
Sort of, the less the better for them🔥
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Does the apprenticeship worker pay anything or is it non payed?
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A year ago
Position is paid✅
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A year ago
No apprenticeships currently available to my knowledge
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How hard is the training school for inexperienced deckhands in Louisanna?
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A year ago
Can manage🤩
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A year ago
Its not that difficult for inexperienced deckhands to work here
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If you get Covid and have only been employed here for 8 months will you get paid sick pay?
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A year ago
Not to my knowledge.😅
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A year ago
Yes you will. They have 4 covid days assigned to you if you contract covid.
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I just wanna know, what is the work environment and culture like here.
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A year ago
nice and friendly culture and working atmosphere👩
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A year ago
I like working at a stable, functional and tranquility work environment.😉
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Will Ii be able to maintain a good work - life balance ⚖
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A year ago
its difficult but not impossible ✌
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A year ago
I would say give it a try.. U wnt know until u try it !!
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I'm just wondering, do they hire out of state workers.
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A year ago
Absolutely yes
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A year ago
They hire workers all over the states
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What is the employee turnover like for a deckhand position?
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A year ago
The popular expression is that if you wear out your first pair of boots, then you're a lifer.
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A year ago
High turnover rate
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What questions did they ask during your interview at American Commercial Barge Lines?
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A year ago
Can you lift and carry then100 pounds and walk two hundred and some odd feet. Are you sure footed with good reflexes.
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A year ago
Can you be away from home fro a month or more
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I wuld like to know,when an employee is terminated, does employee received accumulative vacation severance pay.
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A year ago
Nope. If you dont give the two weeks notice they dont pay your accrued vacation.
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A year ago
Yes. Employees receive accumulative vacation severance pay. Whether terminated or voluntary leave as long as you give them at least two weeks notice of when your last day will be.
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How do you feel about the future of American Commercial Barge Lines?
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A year ago
Expanding its getting bigger🦕
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A year ago
I loved my job because I worked closely with the men and women on the towboats and had awesome co-workers. The company was very interesting and great.Will have a better future.
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What is the work-from-home policy?
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A year ago
Impossible
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A year ago
NO WFH!!🤩
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Does the company pay for warehousing worker overtime rate?
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A year ago
Only there rates
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A year ago
Sometimes
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what similar companies are out there?
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A year ago
Ingram barge, canal barge company.. HTH.. 🌹
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A year ago
you can try humana.. 🙃
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I need to know flat out if this is a good place to work.. !
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A year ago
lovely people & great work environment
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A year ago
if you R thinking of working here go ahead.. u will have a valuable experience.. 🛥
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I feel like perks and benefits make or break the deal for me.. I hope its a "make" situation here..
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A year ago
Free lunch 🍕
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A year ago
holiday pays & great benefits!
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How many vacation days do you get per year?
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A year ago
Paid vacation was accrued. Longer you worked the more hours you can get paid vacation.
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A year ago
You get up to 2 weeks of vacation depending and it goes by work hours.
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Would like to know the organisational culture here.
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A year ago
Generally Good with good training opportunities.
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A year ago
Ensure that a safe and inclusive environment is provided for all of our employees and that everyone is treated equally and respectfully with the opportunity to develop their career.
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What is the baxkground process will they hire with felonies 10+years old had a old gun case no jail time never been to the pen or nothing like that 18 years old at time got probation.
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A year ago
Background check every candidate
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A year ago
Extensive background check
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How often do raises occur at this place?
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A year ago
At the end of Every Contract .Most Contracts last 3yrs.
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A year ago
One in 4 years
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Do you get paid weekly or bi-weekly?
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A year ago
I get paid biweekly
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A year ago
It's there a two week in the hold period
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I heard that they employ military veterans... Is that true?
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A year ago
yes, we have several veterans working with us❤
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A year ago
they wellcome military veterans ✨
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How would you describe the pace of work here?
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A year ago
It is a mixed pace working environment, no two days are the same and it is very much people dependent.
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A year ago
A fast-paced organisation that offers a challenging and rewarding career.
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I'm getting ready for orientation and training. I'm trying to get an idea of what my hours will be like when I train. I was hired as a an HR team member.
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A year ago
All sorts......have a flexible schedule📑
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A year ago
HR handles the schedules so you should ask the HR team lead or executive team lead what your hours are.
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Are they still hiring I put in my application to be hired in?
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A year ago
They more than likely will be hiring more individuals due to my leave in my position in the team.
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A year ago
Yes they are😍
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How do you feel about going to work each day?
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A year ago
Tough schedule but adequate breaks given when work load permits
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A year ago
OKAY!👌
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Does most of the workers here does causal work?
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A year ago
No casual work here just stay away
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A year ago
Most casual work I have ever done
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career advancement wise.. how is the company?
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A year ago
yeah.. I saw no growth in 2 years 👎
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A year ago
for me it was okay if I dndt get promoted because the pay & benefits were great!!! 😻
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How many sick days do you get per year?
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A year ago
As an intern, I did not get any paid sick time and if I did not feel well I could call in whenever I deemed it appropriate. It was almost never a big deal if I had a legitimate excuse to not come into work.
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A year ago
It's been a long time but I believe I received two weeks per year which increased incrementally.
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Do they hire part time workers?
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A year ago
Yes and seasonal as well.
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A year ago
Yes, that's what I was.😅
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will I be required to submit to background checks or drug tests... 🤔
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A year ago
thoes are steps before onboarding 😺
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A year ago
yes background tests, drug tests and physical examinations.. all required
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What is the company culture like? Is there Friday drinks, Xmas parties etc?
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A year ago
From what I remember it was pretty good. They worked flexibly if you needed it.
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A year ago
Some socialising but that's not really my thing.
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its great that they hire veterans but is it inclusive & diverse?
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A year ago
very inlusive.. comany events to promote comradeship..
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A year ago
I would say they are as diverse & inclusive as they can be!
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How long do you have to work here before you can go on maternity leave?
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A year ago
l believe you are entitled to most of the benefits ACL especially when you are a full time employee
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A year ago
90 days🤥
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Do they hire felons?😑
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A year ago
I just got hired by ACL and I am a convicted felon. You have to answer questions from the background check and tell them everything and be honest.
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A year ago
Yes they do. I have 3 felonies and 4 misdemeanors. It’s been a little over 2 years since my last conviction. I applied. My background check took 5 days. But, I did clear the background check.
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What are the benefits offered here?
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A year ago
Basic benefit package
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A year ago
401k dental medical
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Is there any stressfull part about working at this company?
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A year ago
The weather, other coworkers and being surrounded on all sides by water and a total lack of privacy.
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A year ago
Knowing at any moment on any given day, something can go wrong and it can lead you to your death.
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I have had an interview and just picked a message up that they want to give me feedback on the interview. I can’t get back through to them now until Monday . Are they telling me I havent got the job.
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A year ago
If you hadn’t got the job it would likely be through an email or message. If they are actively waiting to speak direct I would assume its an offer or next steps talk
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A year ago
This sounds positive to me. I got a phone call with a job offer
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What is the interview process like?
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A year ago
It was fine took about a hour
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A year ago
The interview and welding test wasn't that complicated for a trained welder
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Since I will be spending so much time away from home and at work, i hope the management & coworkers are good 🙏
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A year ago
where i worked you really had to suck up to the management.. 🙁
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A year ago
my manager was understanding and fun.. coworkers become your family.. 💯
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How soon I can get the interview after I apply?
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A year ago
Right a way🙊
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A year ago
I applied and about 10 minutes after I submitted the application I received a phone call to schedule an interview for the next day.
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What is the promotion process like?
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A year ago
Easy as long as you work for it
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A year ago
You get what you give, your promotions and or advancement is based on your career input
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What was the most challenging part of your role?
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A year ago
Everthing is a challenge for me here
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A year ago
Most of the part😍
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Do they do a background check? How far back do they go and what will disqualify a person from working at one of their warehouses?
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A year ago
Yes, I don't recall and criminal record.🙊
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A year ago
Yes they do, but sometimes it may not be ready for your start day and instead, your second/ third week of work and you get called to hr. it also depends on the extent of your background
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how does the hiring process work?
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A year ago
simple: apply, called for an inerview, onboarding.. thats it.. 🐰
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A year ago
its a pretty easy & straighforwad process
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When do you know if your application is being considered?
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A year ago
Your know almost straight away😍
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A year ago
You should receive phone or e-mail shortly after closing date.
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What is the best part of working at the company?
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A year ago
Great co workers
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A year ago
The family culture
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