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YOUR GUIDE TO Light Industrial Jobs STARTING WAGES, BENEFITS, HIRING REQUIREMENTS, AND MORE
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Table of Contents About Elwood Staffing 04 How to Create a Strong Pay Strategy
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Data Collection and Analysis Methodology 08
Midwest Entry-Level Pay and Common Hiring Conditions
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Extra Pay and Perks 25 Traditional Benefits 26
South Entry-Level Pay and Common Hiring Conditions
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Extra Pay and Perks 43 Traditional Benefits 44
West Entry-Level Pay and Common Hiring Conditions
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Extra Pay and Perks 59 Traditional Benefits 60
Pennsylvania Entry-Level Pay and Common Hiring Conditions
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Extra Pay and Perks 75 Traditional Benefits 76
RECRUIT BETTER. SCREEN BETTER. HIRE BETTER. Our passion for being better than the rest is ingrained in all we do. We employ the industry’s best and brightest to attract the market’s best talent, ensuring we deliver what every client and job seeker deserve—better talent and better jobs.
Isn’t it time for something better? 03
About Elwood Staffing
West South Midwest Pennsylvania Not reported
Elwood Staffing® recruits and screens top industrial and administrative talent and matches them with our clients’ opportunities, creating mutually beneficial relationships that move companies and people forward.
With a focus on placing skilled trades professionals, Elwood Tradesmen® supports clients throughout the U.S. for projects in a wide variety of industries by providing helpers, apprentices, journeymen, and master craftsmen.
Specializing in search and contract placement, Elwood Professional® matches highly skilled engineering, information technology, and business management professionals with mid-level, VP, and executive openings. 04
ALABAMA
INDIANA
NEW MEXICO
TENNESSEE
Albertville Birmingham Clanton Decatur Florence Fort Payne Gadsden Huntsville Mobile Montgomery Northport Opelika Oxford Talladega
Anderson Angola Camby Clarksville Columbus Franklin Ft. Wayne Goshen Greenfield Greensburg Indianapolis La Porte Lafayette Lebanon Plainfield Plymouth Richmond Seymour Shelbyville South Bend Valparaiso Warsaw
Clovis Farmington Hobbs Roswell
Antioch Bristol Chattanooga Farragut Gallatin Greeneville Lebanon Morristown Murfreesboro
KANSAS
OKLAHOMA
ARIZONA Glendale Kingman Mesa Prescott Valley Yuma
CALIFORNIA Bakersfield Glendale Newport Beach San Diego Torrance
COLORADO Arvada Aurora Brighton Colorado Springs Denver Durango Ft. Collins Grand Junction Greeley Longmont Loveland Montrose Pueblo
FLORIDA Orlando Sarasota Tampa
GEORGIA Carrollton Douglasville Newnan Norcross Rome
IDAHO Boise Idaho Falls Nampa Pocatello Twin Falls
NEW YORK Lakewood
NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte
NORTH DAKOTA
TEXAS
Olathe
Oklahoma City
Abilene Amarillo Arlington Bryan Cleburne El Paso Graham Houston Lewisville Longview Lubbock Midland Odessa San Antonio
KENTUCKY
OREGON
UTAH
Bowling Green Elizabethtown Florence Hopkinsville Louisville Shepherdsville
LOUISIANA Bossier City Lafayette
Minot Williston
OHIO Bryan Marysville Springdale Troy Zanesville
Albany Beaverton Eugene Klamath Falls Medford Portland Roseburg
PENNSYLVANIA
Brandon Hattiesburg
Allentown Breinigsville Camp Hill Carlisle Chambersburg Hanover Harrisburg Hazleton Lancaster Lebanon McMurray Mountain Top Pottstown Reading Wyomissing York
MISSOURI
SOUTH CAROLINA
MICHIGAN Coldwater Grand Rapids Hillsdale Holland Lansing St. Joseph Sterling Heights Sturgis
MISSISSIPPI
Belton Kansas City
NEVADA Reno Winnemucca
Greenville Seneca
American Fork Brigham City Cedar City Delta Draper Layton Logan Moab Murray Ogden Orem Price Provo Richfield Salt Lake City Spanish Fork St. George Vernal West Valley City
VIRGINIA Christiansburg Forest Salem
WASHINGTON Everett Kennewick Kent Prosser Yakima
WYOMING Cheyenne Rock Springs
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Elwood Believes in a 3-Part Pay Strategy 1.
PAY AT OR ABOVE MARKET LEVEL.
101,985
2.
We surveyed 101,985 job seekers, and pay was most frequently cited as the most important factor in a job search!
PAY AFFECTS THE SIZE OF YOUR TALENT POOL!
INCREASE WAGES OVER TIME.
CO S T S R I S E .
NO ONE WANTS TO WORK FOR LESS BUYING POWER. Effective Buying Power of $10.50 Hourly Wage Over Time (Compared to Today’s Wage) $1.50 $1.00 $0.50 $$(0.50)
Pay between the
$(1.00) $(1.50)
50TH &
75TH percentile for your market.
If you do this ...
OUR RECENT SURVEY DATA SHOW
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that over the past months, the median pay rate has risen in
60% of the positions
$(2.50)
Months 6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
62%
of positions, companies reported a starting wage increase. YOU MUST BENCHMARK AND ADJUST YOUR PAY RATES EVERY YEAR.
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Premier Employer: Offers 6% annual wage increase to outpace cost of living adjustments. Wage raises (2.956%) offered every 6 months. Average Employer: Offers 4% annual wage increase to match traditional cost of living adjustments. Wage raises (1.98%) offered every 6 months. Below Average Employer: Does not offer wage increases.
we survey on, and on average across
You’ll pay better than 2 or 3 out of every 4 potential employers.
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$(2.00)
4X
Our turnover data show that employees who receive at least 1 raise work nearly 4x longer before quitting than those who don’t receive a raise. (520 vs. 147 hours)
Famed researcher Daniel Kahneman’s studies show that money affects worker happiness when total family income is less than $75,000.
3.
GIVE BONUSES.
Implement a progressive pay program, or at least GIVE ONE APTLY-TIMED RAISE! Bonuses give workers a short-term morale boost, which may help push them through periods of discontent and reduce turnover. MOST EMPLOYERS DO!
65%
OUR RECENT SURVEY DATA SHOW nearly 65% of employers offer at least one bonus opportunity.
OUR RECENT SURVEY DATA SHOW nearly 90% of companies offer at least one raise in the first year.
MOST COMPANIES GIVE
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THE THREE MOST COMMON BONUSES ARE:
Holiday
RAISE
THE MOST COMMON TIME TO OFFER A RAISE IS BETWEEN
30-60
DAYS
Attendance Performance 07
Data Collection and Analysis INFORMATION COLLECTION
Elwood Staffing compiled the information within from 1,116 anonymous responses to its June 2019 wage and benefits survey. A mix of client companies, business partners, and other employers received the survey. Responses represent the entry-level wages, benefits, and hiring conditions offered to employees regardless of permanent or temporary status or the respondents’ business relationship with Elwood Staffing.
REGIONS
We divide and report responses by region using the Census Bureau’s regional divisions as a guide, a methodology the Bureau of Labor Statistics also employs in many of its regional wage reports. Pennsylvania was the only state in the Northeast region that received responses, and it is reported independently.
TYPE OF COMPANY
To best serve the needs of our client base and offer opportunity for comparison, responses were divided into three categories for analysis. MANUFACTURING This group includes only the respondents who self-identified with the manufacturing sector.
DISTRIBUTION This group includes only the respondents who self-identified with the distribution sector.
ALL This group includes all respondents, representing nearly every industry in the United States.
WAGE RANGES
To eliminate data entry error, respondents selected hourly wage offerings for each position from a list broken into $0.50 buckets (e.g., $9.00-$9.49/hr). The wages listed throughout the document represent the top end of each range response.
WAGE DISTRIBUTION CATEGORIES MAX 75th 50th 25th MIN
Max: the highest starting wage offered by any responding facility 75th percentile: 1 out of 4 responding facilities offers a higher starting wage 50th percentile: 2 out of 4 responding facilities offer a higher starting wage 25th percentile: 3 out of 4 responding facilities offer a higher starting wage Min: the lowest starting wage offered by any responding facility
CALCULATIONS
Where applicable, we report two pieces of information: 1) the percent of respondents who offer at least one item in a category of benefits; and 2) within that group of respondents, the percent who offer each specific benefit. For example, the following calculations apply when a group of 1,000 respondents answers a question about bonus pay:
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· 700/1,000 = 70% of companies offer at least one type of bonus pay, and of those that do ... · 400/700 = 57% offer a production bonus · 250/700 = 36% offer a holiday bonus · 345/700 = 49% offer a safety bonus · And so on ...
Midwest
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Midwest Assembler/Fabricator ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
64%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49
25th: $11.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
74%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MIN: < $10.00
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
66%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49
25th: $11.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
72%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
10
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Midwest Cherry Picker ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
22%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.99 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
100%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
80%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
78%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
11
Midwest Cleaning Crew Member ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
44%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
63%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
86%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
58%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
68%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
12
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Midwest Forklift Driver ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
66%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99 50th: $14.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
85%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
73%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99 50th: $14.49 25th: $13.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
74%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
81%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99 50th: $14.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
68%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
13
Midwest Maintenance Worker ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX/75th: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
50th: $18.49
61% 25th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
82%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
75th: $17.49
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
63%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
50th: $15.49 25th: $14.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX/75th: $20.00 +
ALL COMPANIES
50th: $17.99
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
63%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
25th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
81%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
14
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Midwest General Production Laborer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
71%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.99
25th: $11.49
Prior Experience Required
82%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
80%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
25th: $11.49
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.99
81%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $13.99
20%
ALL COMPANIES
69%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
15
Midwest General Warehouse Associate ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
59%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
76%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
67%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
67%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
59%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
70%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
16
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Midwest Inventory Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
50% 75th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $13.99 25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
60%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
82%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49 50th: $14.99
25th: $13.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
67%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
25th: $13.49
0
ALL COMPANIES
63%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
17
Midwest Machine Feeder/Offbearer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
76%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49
25th: $11.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
34%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MIN: < $10.00
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
76%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49
25th: $11.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
34%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
18
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Midwest Machine Operator ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
71%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $13.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.49
90%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $13.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
89%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
20%
ALL COMPANIES
72%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
19
Midwest Machinist ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX/75th: $20.00 + 50th: $18.99
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
68%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
25th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
83%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MIN: < $10.00
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX/75th: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
ALL COMPANIES
50th: $18.49
66%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
25th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
83%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
20
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Midwest Material Handler ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
59%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99 50th: $13.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
87%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
69%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
92%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
50th: $13.99
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
86%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
20%
ALL COMPANIES
63%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
21
Midwest Packer/Hand Packer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
68%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
82%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
88%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.99 25th: $11.99
Prior Experience Required
57%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
71%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.49 25th: $11.99
77%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
22
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Midwest Quality Inspector ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
57%
0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.99
25th: $13.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
85%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
80%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
50th/75th: $15.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
80%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN/25th: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
82%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
25th: $13.49
0
ALL COMPANIES
56%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
23
Midwest Shipping/Receiving Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
60% 75th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49 25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
81%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
56%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49 50th: $14.99 25th: $13.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
73%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
58%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49 25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
80%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
24
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Manufacturing
Distribution
Midwest
EXTRA PAY AND PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR
All
RAISES
BONUS PAY
% THAT OFFER RAISES:
% THAT OFFER BONUS PAY:
93%
95%
93%
79%
Of those that offer raises ...
59%
75%
Of those that offer bonus pay ...
100% 0
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80% Profit sharing 60% Performance 40% Safety 20% Attendance 0%
1-30 days
31-60 days
61-90 days
91-120 days
121-180 days
181-364 days
On anniversary date
MEDIAN NUMBER OF RAISES OFFERED:
2
1
Holiday
Production
1
Other Incentive
NONTRADITIONAL PERKS % THAT OFFER AT LEAST ONE PERK:
97%
92%
95%
Of those that offer nontraditional perks ... 0
Paid breaks for hourly employees (meals and/or other breaks)
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAMS % THAT OFFER CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAMS:
59%
79%
75%
Of those that offer career progression programs ... Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
60% 48% 55% 4%
Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
59% 48% 62% 0%
Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
56% 48% 56% 5%
Shift swap with another employee
Relaxed dress code (every day)
Relaxed dress code (only on specific days)
Flexible Schedule (fixed hours)
Flexible Schedule (only as needed)
Dedicated nursing room
On-site or other dedicated medical facility
Free coffee
Self-pay micro market
Other
Some companies offer multiple raises, bonuses, perks, or other benefits, so percentages add up to more than 100.
25
Midwest
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR
Manufacturing
Distribution
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
HEALTH COVERAGE
% THAT OFFER RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
% THAT OFFER HEALTH COVERAGE:
86%
94%
94%
86%
20%
40%
60%
80%
90%
Of those that offer health coverage ...
Of those that offer retirement benefits ... 0
97%
0
100%
20%
40%
60%
100%
80%
Traditional health plan/ Preferred provider organization (PPO)
Traditional 401(k)
High deductible health plan with health savings account (HDHP w/HSA) Roth 401(k) Health maintenance organization (HMO)
Defined benefit pension
Dental
Vision
Other
Telemedicine
ANCILLARY BENEFITS TIME-OFF BENEFITS
% THAT OFFER ANCILLARY BENEFITS:
94%
94%
90%
% THAT OFFER TIME OFF:
88%
Of those that offer ancillary benefits ... 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
89%
PAID TIME OFF
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
97%
Of those that offer time off ...
100%
91%
97%
89%
Long-term disability insurance MEDIAN DAYS OFFERED:
7
Accidental death or dismemberment insurance
7
UNPAID TIME OFF
Wellness (smoking cessation, gym membership, etc.)
Pet insurance
5
60%
57%
60%
Financial counseling
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Other
26
MEDIAN DAYS OFFERED:
5
3
5
All
South
27
South Assembler/Fabricator ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
65%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $11.99
91%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
66%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49
50th: $11.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
90%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
28
25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
South Cherry Picker ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
29%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49
50th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
82%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
50th: $13.49
25th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
73%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
73%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
20%
ALL COMPANIES
60%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
29
South Cleaning Crew Member ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
53%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.49 50th: $11.49 25th: $10.99
79%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
43%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $11.49 50th: $10.99 25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
67%
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
49%
ALL COMPANIES
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.49 50th: $11.49
61%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
30
20%
25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
South Forklift Driver ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
69%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49
25th: $11.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
82%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
63%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.99
25th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
67%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $13.49
25th: $11.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
79%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
66%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
31
South Maintenance Worker ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX/75th: $20.00 +
50th: $17.99
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
61%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
84%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
75th: $18.49
63%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
50th: $15.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
86%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
25th: $10.99 MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 + 75th: $19.49
50th: $17.49
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
59%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.49
79%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
32
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
South General Production Laborer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
69%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
86%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
75%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th/75th: $13.49
25th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
84%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
68%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
33
South General Warehouse Associate ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
53%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.49 50th: $11.99
88%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
25th: $10.99 MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
61%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49
50th: $11.99 25th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
71%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
54%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
25th: $10.99 MIN: < $10.00
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.99 50th: $11.99
34
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
81%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
South Inventory Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
45%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
73%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
80%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49 50th: $14.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.49
78%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $13.49
25th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
78%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
20%
ALL COMPANIES
54%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
35
South Machine Feeder/Offbearer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
36%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.99
83%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
25th/50th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
40%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.99
70%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
36
25th/50th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
South Machine Operator ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
67%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.99
25th: $11.49
Prior Experience Required
89%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
50th: $13.49
25th: $11.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
89%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
64%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
37
South Machinist ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
75th: $17.49
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
29%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
50th: $15.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.49
83%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MIN: < $10.00
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
35% 75th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.49
89%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
38
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
South Material Handler ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
67%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
89%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
54%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.49 50th: $11.99 25th: $11.49
60%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
84%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
20%
ALL COMPANIES
61%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
39
South Packer/Hand Packer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
61%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49
50th: $11.49 25th: $10.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
84%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
75%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.99 50th: $11.99 25th: $11.49
Prior Experience Required
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
61%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49
50th: $11.99 25th: $10.99
40
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
83%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
South Quality Inspector ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
55%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
90%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
33%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.99 25th/50th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
50th: $13.49
25th: $11.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
88%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
41
South Shipping/Receiving Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
52%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
78%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
61%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.99
25th: $11.49
Prior Experience Required
64%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
53%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
73%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
42
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Manufacturing
Distribution
South
EXTRA PAY AND PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR
All
RAISES
BONUS PAY
% THAT OFFER RAISES:
% THAT OFFER BONUS PAY:
92%
84%
89%
72%
Of those that offer raises ...
74%
73%
Of those that offer bonus pay ...
100% 0
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80% Profit sharing 60% Performance 40% Safety 20% Attendance 0%
1-30 days
31-60 days
61-90 days
91-120 days
121-180 days
181-364 days
On anniversary date
MEDIAN NUMBER OF RAISES OFFERED:
1
1
Holiday
Production
1
Other Incentive
NONTRADITIONAL PERKS % THAT OFFER AT LEAST ONE PERK:
97%
100%
97%
Of those that offer nontraditional perks ... 0
Paid breaks for hourly employees (meals and/or other breaks)
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAMS % THAT OFFER CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAMS:
74%
72%
73%
Of those that offer career progression programs ... Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
63% 52% 56% 3%
Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
64% 55% 55% 0%
Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
67% 49% 52% 2%
Shift swap with another employee
Relaxed dress code (every day)
Relaxed dress code (only on specific days)
Flexible Schedule (fixed hours)
Flexible Schedule (only as needed)
Dedicated nursing room
On-site or other dedicated medical facility
Free coffee
Self-pay micro market
Other
Some companies offer multiple raises, bonuses, perks, or other benefits, so percentages add up to more than 100.
43
South
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR
Manufacturing
Distribution
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
HEALTH COVERAGE
% THAT OFFER RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
% THAT OFFER HEALTH COVERAGE:
80%
82%
92%
76%
20%
40%
60%
80%
87%
Of those that offer health coverage ...
Of those that offer retirement benefits ... 0
91%
0
100%
20%
40%
60%
100%
80%
Traditional health plan/ Preferred provider organization (PPO)
Traditional 401(k)
High deductible health plan with health savings account (HDHP w/HSA) Roth 401(k) Health maintenance organization (HMO)
Defined benefit pension
Dental
Vision
Other
Telemedicine
ANCILLARY BENEFITS TIME-OFF BENEFITS
% THAT OFFER ANCILLARY BENEFITS:
89%
82%
83%
% THAT OFFER TIME OFF:
93%
Of those that offer ancillary benefits ... 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
92%
PAID TIME OFF
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
94%
Of those that offer time off ...
100%
91%
94%
89%
Long-term disability insurance MEDIAN DAYS OFFERED: Accidental death or dismemberment insurance
7
Wellness (smoking cessation, gym membership, etc.)
Pet insurance
7
7
UNPAID TIME OFF
52%
45%
53%
Financial counseling
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Other
44
MEDIAN DAYS OFFERED:
5
5
5
All
West
45
West Assembler/Fabricator ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
74%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
79%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MIN: < $10.00
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
70%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
73%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
46
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
West Cherry Picker ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
67%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.99
25th: $11.49
Prior Experience Required
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.49
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.49
83%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
50th: $13.99
20%
ALL COMPANIES
75th: $17.49
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
47
West Forklift Driver ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
75% 75th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49 25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
72%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
77%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
38%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
68%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49 50th: $14.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
59%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
48
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
West Maintenance Worker ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX/75th: $20.00 +
50th: $18.49
71%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
25th: $15.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
77%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
67%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL 50th: $12.99 25th: $12.49
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
0%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
75th: $17.49
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 + 75th: $18.99
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.49
54%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
50th: $15.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
57%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
49
West General Production Laborer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
74%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.99 25th: $11.99
Prior Experience Required
80%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
86%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.49 50th: $11.99 25th: $11.49
33%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
68%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.99
25th: $11.49
Prior Experience Required
66%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
50
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
West General Warehouse Associate ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
73%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
65%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
78%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
51%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
67%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
51
West Inventory Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
75th: $18.49
65%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
50th: $15.49
25th: $13.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
65%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
50th/75th: $18.49
50% 25th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
75th: $17.49
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
53%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
50th: $15.49
25th: $13.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
54%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
52
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
West Machine Feeder/Offbearer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
77%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
92%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
71%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
53
West Machine Operator ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
68% 75th: $16.49
0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.99
25th: $13.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
66%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MIN: < $10.00
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
75th: $17.49
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
64%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.99
25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
64%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
54
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
West Machinist ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE % THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
25th: $18.49
45%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
57%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX/75th: $20.00 + 50th: $19.49
MIN: < $10.00
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX/75th/50th: $20.00 + 25th: $19.49
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
53%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
20%
ALL COMPANIES
40%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
55
West Material Handler ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
55%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
79%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
60%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.99 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
0%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
56%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
64%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
56
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
West Packer/Hand Packer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
78%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th/50th: $12.49
82%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
86%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
0%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th/50th: $12.49
79%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
20%
ALL COMPANIES
77%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
57
West Shipping/Receiving Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
75th: $17.99
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
60%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.99 25th: $13.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
65%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
80%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
60% 75th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49 25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
53%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
58
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Manufacturing
Distribution
West
EXTRA PAY AND PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR
All
RAISES
BONUS PAY
% THAT OFFER RAISES:
% THAT OFFER BONUS PAY:
87%
70%
83%
61%
Of those that offer raises ...
47%
53%
Of those that offer bonus pay ...
100% 0
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80% Profit sharing 60% Performance 40% Safety 20% Attendance 0%
1-30 days
31-60 days
61-90 days
91-120 days
121-180 days
181-364 days
On anniversary date
MEDIAN NUMBER OF RAISES OFFERED:
2
1
Holiday
Production
1
Other Incentive
NONTRADITIONAL PERKS % THAT OFFER AT LEAST ONE PERK:
96%
97%
91%
Of those that offer nontraditional perks ... 0
Paid breaks for hourly employees (meals and/or other breaks)
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAMS % THAT OFFER CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAMS:
47%
61%
53%
Of those that offer career progression programs ... Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
69% 54% 40% 1%
Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
82% 35% 41% 12%
Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
71% 46% 36% 3%
Shift swap with another employee
Relaxed dress code (every day)
Relaxed dress code (only on specific days)
Flexible Schedule (fixed hours)
Flexible Schedule (only as needed)
Dedicated nursing room
On-site or other dedicated medical facility
Free coffee
Self-pay micro market
Other
Some companies offer multiple raises, bonuses, perks, or other benefits, so percentages add up to more than 100.
59
West
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR
Manufacturing
Distribution
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
HEALTH COVERAGE
% THAT OFFER RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
% THAT OFFER HEALTH COVERAGE:
79%
77%
86%
73%
20%
40%
60%
80%
83%
Of those that offer health coverage ...
Of those that offer retirement benefits ... 0
86%
0
100%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Traditional health plan/ Preferred provider organization (PPO)
Traditional 401(k)
High deductible health plan with health savings account (HDHP w/HSA) Roth 401(k) Health maintenance organization (HMO)
Defined benefit pension
Dental
Vision
Other
Telemedicine
ANCILLARY BENEFITS TIME-OFF BENEFITS
% THAT OFFER ANCILLARY BENEFITS:
77%
71%
72%
% THAT OFFER TIME OFF:
96%
Of those that offer ancillary benefits ... 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
93%
PAID TIME OFF
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
100%
Of those that offer time off ...
100%
87%
82%
86%
Long-term disability insurance MEDIAN DAYS OFFERED: Accidental death or dismemberment insurance
7
Wellness (smoking cessation, gym membership, etc.)
Pet insurance
7
7
UNPAID TIME OFF
61%
48%
58%
Financial counseling
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Other
60
MEDIAN DAYS OFFERED:
6
10
7
All
Pennsylvania
61
Pennsylvania Assembler/Fabricator ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
71%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
50th: $10.99 25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
MAX: $20.00 +
ALL COMPANIES
0
Physical Capabilities Test
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE % THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
71%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100% 62
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
50th: $10.99 25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Pennsylvania Cleaning Crew Member ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
80%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.99 50th: $11.99
Prior Experience Required
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN/25th: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th/50th/75th: $12.49
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $12.99 50th: $12.49 25th: $11.99
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
20%
ALL COMPANIES
67%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
63
Pennsylvania Forklift Driver ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
64% 75th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49 25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
88%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
70%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49 25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
67%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49 25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
93%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
64
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Pennsylvania Maintenance Worker ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX/75th: $20.00 +
50% 50th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
83%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
100% 75th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
25th/50th: $15.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX/75th: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
50th: $16.49
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
75%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
20%
ALL COMPANIES
64%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
65
Pennsylvania General Production Laborer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
80%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
83%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
25th: $10.99 MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th/75th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
71%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
90%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
66
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Pennsylvania General Warehouse Associate ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
67%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.49
80%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN/25th: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
29%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th/75th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49
86%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
67
Pennsylvania Inventory Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
50th/75th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN/25th: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
60%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
56%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
68
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Pennsylvania Machine Feeder/Offbearer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.49
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN/25th/50th: < $10.00
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.49
100%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
20%
ALL COMPANIES
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN/25th/50th: < $10.00
69
Pennsylvania Machine Operator ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
58%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.49
80%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MIN: < $10.00
Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
62%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.99
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49 25th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
82%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
70
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Pennsylvania Material Handler ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
44%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.99 50th: $11.99
Prior Experience Required
80%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
25th: $10.99
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
60%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.49 25th: $11.99
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.49 50th: $11.99 25th: $11.49
89%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
20%
ALL COMPANIES
45%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
71
Pennsylvania Packer/Hand Packer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
58%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.99
90%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
25th: $10.99 MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
50%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
75th: $12.99
25th/50th: $11.49
Prior Experience Required
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
56%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
No Prior Experience Necessary
50th: $12.99
25th: $11.49
Prior Experience Required
91%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
72
MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Pennsylvania Quality Inspector ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
57%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
83%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
75th: $17.49
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
67%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49 25th/50th: $13.49
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
100%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
0
Background Check
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $13.49 25th: $12.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
88%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $14.49
20%
ALL COMPANIES
60%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
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Pennsylvania Shipping/Receiving Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
75% 75th: $16.49
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
Intellectual Capabilities Test
50th: $14.99
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
25th: $12.99
67%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
25%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49 50th: $14.49 25th: $13.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
80%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
MIN: < $10.00
ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE
ALL COMPANIES
MAX: $20.00 +
% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
42%
% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0
HSD/GED
Background Check
Physical Capabilities Test
75th: $15.49 50th: $14.99
25th: $13.49
Intellectual Capabilities Test
% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
Prior Experience Required
No Prior Experience Necessary
75%
Regular, Mandatory Overtime
Shifts are 9+ Hours
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MIN: < $10.00
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Manufacturing
Distribution
Pennsylvania EXTRA PAY AND PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR
All
RAISES
BONUS PAY
% THAT OFFER RAISES:
% THAT OFFER BONUS PAY:
90%
77%
80%
45%
Of those that offer raises ...
46%
49%
Of those that offer bonus pay ...
100% 0
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80% Profit sharing 60% Performance 40% Safety 20% Attendance 0%
1-30 days
31-60 days
61-90 days
91-120 days
121-180 days
181-364 days
On anniversary date
MEDIAN NUMBER OF RAISES OFFERED:
1
1
Holiday
Production
1
Other Incentive
NONTRADITIONAL PERKS % THAT OFFER AT LEAST ONE PERK:
100% 100%
97%
Of those that offer nontraditional perks ... 0
Paid breaks for hourly employees (meals and/or other breaks)
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAMS % THAT OFFER CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAMS:
46%
45%
49%
Of those that offer career progression programs ... Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
77% 38% 38% 0%
Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
70% 40% 40% 0%
Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other
74% 39% 39% 0%
Shift swap with another employee
Relaxed dress code (every day)
Relaxed dress code (only on specific days)
Flexible Schedule (fixed hours)
Flexible Schedule (only as needed)
Dedicated nursing room
On-site or other dedicated medical facility
Free coffee
Self-pay micro market
Other
Some companies offer multiple raises, bonuses, perks, or other benefits, so percentages add up to more than 100.
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Pennsylvania TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR
Manufacturing
Distribution
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
HEALTH COVERAGE
% THAT OFFER RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
% THAT OFFER HEALTH COVERAGE:
90%
77%
95%
79%
20%
40%
60%
80%
87%
Of those that offer health coverage ...
Of those that offer retirement benefits ... 0
92%
0
100%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Traditional health plan/ Preferred provider organization (PPO)
Traditional 401(k)
High deductible health plan with health savings account (HDHP w/HSA) Roth 401(k) Health maintenance organization (HMO)
Defined benefit pension
Dental
Vision
Other
Telemedicine
ANCILLARY BENEFITS TIME-OFF BENEFITS
% THAT OFFER ANCILLARY BENEFITS:
95%
85%
87%
% THAT OFFER TIME OFF:
90%
Of those that offer ancillary benefits ... 0
20%
40%
60%
80%
87%
PAID TIME OFF
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
85%
Of those that offer time off ...
100%
95%
100%
94%
Long-term disability insurance MEDIAN DAYS OFFERED: Accidental death or dismemberment insurance
5
Wellness (smoking cessation, gym membership, etc.)
Pet insurance
10
10
UNPAID TIME OFF
45%
45%
44%
Financial counseling
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Other
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MEDIAN DAYS OFFERED:
5
7
7
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ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION GUIDES
Complementary guides for all levels of influencers in your company, these two publications provide tips, tricks, and other bits of wisdom to immediately improve employee engagement and positively impact long-term retention. The Supervisors’ Guide | 9 Simple Ways to Keep Your Employees Happy on the Job In today’s world, where only 30% of workers are engaged and 16% are actively trying to do damage to their employers, creating a culture that focuses on continually improving the employment experience is critical. This short pocket guide is designed for line-level supervisors, and it provides engagement and retention strategies—with a strong focus on inclusion and social connections—that any supervisor can implement without upper management or budget committee approval. The Decision Makers’ Definitive Guide to Employee Engagement and Retention Leading a company is tough. Leading one in the right direction is even tougher. And the challenges just multiply as headcount increases. Backed by a little math and a little psychology, this book shares seven of the most critical components of employment satisfaction and delivers the tips and tricks upper-level management and C-suite executives need to make any company an attractive place to work. The piece is based upon the underlying principles of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, offering an explanation of why certain factors affect one’s employment experience and chances of longevity more than others.
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