Menards (11390)

Head Cashier

June 2015 • Homer Glen, IL

What I liked

My management is very flexible working with my schedule. Everyone is very helpful and provide a laid back work environment. I've had the opportunity to advance in my career and gain more communication skills interacting with the public.

What I wish was different

More stability in the number of employees would help in efficiency but it's not something that is necessarily management's fault, sometimes people quit and we can't do much about it.

Advice

I've learned to be far more outgoing in this role. I would encourage others to not be afraid to speak up and voice their interests, it can go a long way!

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Cashier

August 2018 • Three Rivers, MI

What I liked

The scheduling at Menards is pretty lenient in terms of unpaid time off (as long as requested in advance), the people are nice, and they pay an extra $3/ hour premium rate for people who work on the weekends.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

July 2018 • Fremont, NE

What I liked

Good Money and nice coworkers.

What I wish was different

Boss listened better to schedule for hours

Advice

It’s a great place to work and gives you good customer service experience and leadership experience.

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Computer Operator (Information System)

July 2019 • Eau Claire, WI

What I liked

Involving myself with Computer and database technology and I suppose independent work there is somewhat fun.

What I wish was different

Maybe the shift's differential? (third shift)

Advice

It's relaxing and at the same time keeps you busy. Most importantly excel management is a big thing.

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Department Store Salesperson

January 2018 • Marion, IL

What I liked

Flexibility

What I wish was different

More pay

Advice

Easy to work for great company.

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Sales

April 2019 • Homer Glen, IL

What I liked

Consistent schedule and you learn a great deal of home improvement related skills.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have started working here sooner because it is a very convenient job.

Advice

Apply for a job here whenever you can find an opening.

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Management intern

May 2019 • Oshkosh, WI

What I liked

The whole environment of the job was very relaxed and not up tight.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more variation to the job.

Advice

Be ready to work independently and have to deal with a lot of people

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Forklift Operator

March 2016 • Wyoming, MI

What I liked

I like working outside, which I work in the outside yard. I like heavy lifting. I like how they work around my college schedule/

What I wish was different

We need more people, and we need more people willing to put in the effort.

Advice

It's a great place to work while going to college.

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Forklift Operator

May 2018 • Kenosha, WI

What I liked

Flexable hours, good people, decent money

What I wish was different

Organization within the company

Advice

It is a good place to work if you don't mind problem solving and organization

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maintence

February 2019 • Michigan City, IN

What I liked

no micromanaging of my work.

What I wish was different

My hours.

Advice

You can make a lot of money if you work more hours specially the weekends.

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Distribution Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Eau Claire, WI

What I liked

Staying in Eau Claire was nice, and working closely with my department’s management team every day was an incredible learning experience.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more social opportunities with the other interns. I ended up missing the only one we did and wish there had been others to make up for it.

Advice

Commit to it fully. Take the opportunity to learn everything you possibly can even if it seems too challenging in the moment.

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Transportation Intern

May 2019 • Plano, IL

What I liked

I loved my coworkers who welcomed me with open arms. They were eager to teach me everything they knew, and I was just as eager to learn.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to explore a few other aspects of the Distribution Center.

Advice

Take the initiative to learn new things. Ask your boss what you can do to add value to the office.

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Management Intern

May - August 2019 • Bloomington, IN

What I liked

I liked gaining hands-on experience with their management team there as well as networking with other departments as well as learning new aspects of customer service.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had gotten to do more internship projects instead of simply working in my department with that set management team and not with other leaders of the company as a whole.

Advice

I would say that the Menards corporation has a strong history and reputation and I would recommend it to anyone who is either wanting to work there or simply wanting to test out their products.

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Cabinet Sales Associate

November 2018 • Springfield, MO

What I liked

Very flexible schedule and great management.

What I wish was different

Wish I had started sooner

Advice

Highly recommend it to anyone in a construction field

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Laborer

July 2017 • Mount Pleasant, MI

What I liked

Love working outside and grinding with the gang. Pay is awesome for part time.

What I wish was different

If the sun wasnt so hot in the summer that would be swell

Advice

Work hard and you will be treated extremely well!

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Cashier

April 2018 • De Pere, WI

What I liked

I love the work atmosphere. Even though work days can get long my coworkers have a good attitude. The environment allowed for continuous learning and growth from each other. There are employees all at various levels of service to company, which means that everyone has different knowledge/experience to share. I also enjoy the open relationships I have with front-end management and store management. I feel confident that if I have an issue/concern/idea to share that I will be listened to and heard.

What I wish was different

The only improvement I can think of would be a more efficient unloading area of products for customers. At the De Pere store we have very limited counter space for customers or cashiers to unload products. I feel like having more space would allow for more efficiency in the checkout process.

Advice

Be open to and vocal about learning opportunities. Once my supervisors new that I wanted to learn additional tasks/roles they were willing to help me learn more. It's good to be open to these opportunities too, as each new role/task will have new processes and procedures to learn.

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Team Member

May 2018 - September 2019 • Ottumwa, IA

What I liked

My department was full of great people, and we formed a family. We always had fun together, while getting our work done. I learned so much from the experience. There are so many life skills that I will carry, such as measuring out a kitchen and having in depth knowledge of washing machines and dryers. I have made life-long friends, and gained experiences that I will never forget.

What I wish was different

We were short-staffed a majority of the time.

Advice

It takes a lot of training, but once you get the hang of it, the procedures become second nature.

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Management intern

May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Coworkers, management, working with customers, learning new skills

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked longer and been able to start a permanent position right after, but because of school I have to wait.

Advice

It’s really important to stay sharp and focus on goals you want to achieve within the workplace. Once you notice your goals it’s easier to chase them. Always work hard.

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