The company recently started hiring some college graduates, but a degree is not required, Taylor said.
Those working in material handling and delivery can earn from $ 20,000 to $ 50,000 per year, Fincher said. The office clerical staff can earn from $ 20,000 to $ 60,000 per year, with sales representatives making $ 20,000 to $ 100,000 per year, she added.
Starting as a delivery driver allows workers to learn the products and the customers, Taylor said. The company does not load a truck and run a route. Orders are delivered as they are placed, he said.
“ We’ ve gone to the same construction site two or three times a day,” Taylor said.“ We want our customers to have whatever product they need, when they need it.”
Moving up to working in the warehouse allows employees to learn even more about the products, how the materials come in and how they are shipped.
“ I worked shipping and receiving, learning how to check products in and send them out,” Farquharson said.“ I learned what we had in our inventory and how it was stored.”
Star Mechanical has a large inventory, Taylor said.
“ Stocking just in time to ship it out doesn’ t work for us. When our customers need something, we want to have it on hand to ship that day.”
Another warehouse is being built to let Star Mechanical store more products, including those bought by customers when prices are low and held for delivery until needed.
Sales is a challenging job, Farquharson said.“ Good keyboarding skills help,” he said.“ Also, the ability for multitasking.”
Star doesn’ t try to poach employees from competitors, but workers with experience in distribution do seek them out, Taylor said.
If you are interested in a career at Star Mechanical, you need a clean driving record, and you might consider taking agriculture classes, Taylor said. An agricultural background is helpful but not required. The most important quality is initiative, he added.
“ We want people who have goals in life,” Taylor said.“ People can advance faster with a desire to learn. They can reach their goals and add to them.”
“ Keep an open mind,” Farquharson said.“ When someone is talking, listen. Be ready to apply the knowledge you’ ve learned to whatever task you are given.”
The attitude of employees is important, Farquharson said.
“ Stay humble, work hard,” he added.“ Dedication is worth a lot.”
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