Elwood Staffing | Tennessee | 2020-2021 Dollars and Sense: Light-Industrial Hiring Report

DOLLARS AND SENSE

A HIRING MANAGER’S GUIDE TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL JOBS IN THE SOUTH STARTING WAGES, BENEFITS, HIRING REQUIREMENTS, AND MORE

2020-2021

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SOUTH West South Midwest Pennsylvania Not reported

ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS MEDIAN WAGES ROSE IN ABOUT TWO-THIRDS OF POSITIONS

The median wage for many of the positions we survey on increased over the past year, continuing a multi-year trend. Within the manufacturing sector, 11 out of 14 job titles (79%) posted median wage increases; in the distribution sector, six of 10 positions (60%) experienced rising median wage; and across all sectors, 10 of 14 positions (71%) saw median wage increases. One commonality between the groups is that $1.00 per hour was the most common amount of change. Despite the tumultuous nature of 2020, the employment landscape remains tight, and we expect median wages to increase again when we survey next year.

REPORTED WAGE GROWTH OUTPACED NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT COST INDEX

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks compensation trends and reports the information quarterly, which is extremely helpful for employers that are trying to gauge how much or how little employment costs are changing in the country. For the 12 months ending June 2020, the BLS reported a 2.9% increase in the cost of wages and salaries—but our survey reveals that light industrial employers are experiencing more. Of only positions that experienced an increase in median wage, the growth ranged from as low as 3% of the prior year’s median wage to as high as 12%. The average change across all such positions in all industries was 7%. Of all positions (those that did and did not have an increase in median wage), the average change was 4.4%—nearly 150% of the figure reported by the BLS.

ABOUT HALF OF EMPLOYERS REPORTED STARTING PAY INCREASES ACROSS POSITIONS, INDUSTRIES The percentage of employers that increased starting pay rates in the 12 months leading up to our survey was fairly consistent from position to position and across sectors. Though responses spanned from a low of 33% to a high of 61%, the average and median across all positions were nearly identical (51% and 52%, respectively). And, while increases are always welcomed and celebrated, the percentage of employers reporting increases declined from last year. In the period from July 2018 to July 2019, an average of 63% of employers reported wage increases. Given the uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 virus from March until the date of our survey, we are not surprised to see that a smaller percentage of employers offered raises this year. In fact, a handful of survey respondents left written comments that they implemented wage freezes for both existing and new employees. Wage freezes are often a welcome (and necessary) temporary measure to control costs and outlast a storm, but we encourage employers to do quarterly or biannual compensation reviews to ensure your freeze does not put you behind the competition.

EARLY WAGE RAISES ARE STILL UNCOMMON Our study of contingent worker turnover patterns shows that pay raises correlate with an extended time on assignment. Workers who do not receive a raise serve an average of 48 total days on assignment, but workers who receive a raise within the first 60 days stick around about three full months after receiving a raise. Survey data this year revealed that many companies are still very reticent to offer early raises, with less than 10% offering a raise in the first 30 days or between the first and second months.

Across all sectors and regions, fewer companies reported early wage raises this year.

TIME-OFF POLICIES REMAINED RELATIVELY UNCHANGED, SLIGHT UPTICK IN PTO

Paid time off (PTO) continues to be the most commonly offered form of time away from work (86% of all employers offer it), and the median number of days offered inched up this year from seven to eight in the manufacturing sector, from seven to 10 in the distribution sector, and from seven to 10 across all sectors. Unpaid time off (UPTO) is less common, with only about half of employers offering the benefit. Employers in the distribution sector tend to offer slightly more UPTO (5 days) than counterparts in other sectors (4 days). Though managing time-off requests can be administratively burdensome and require manning adjustments, we strongly believe the benefits of paid or unpaid time off far outweigh the costs of unexpected absences and job abandonment.

CORPORATE SPEND ON PERKS RARELY DECLINES

Ninety-two percent of employers reported that peremployee spend on corporate perks programs has remained steady or increased in the five-year period from 2015 – 2020. In practice, this means that many American workers have grown accustomed to working for employers who have maintained or improved their perks programs to meet evolving employee needs and to stand apart in the race to win talent in a tight labor market.

Though sometimes considered “peacock feathers,” we believe corporate perks programs can create a real, sustainable advantage for employers who wish to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Of the list we survey on, some under-represented perks have historically been and continue to be flexible scheduling, shift swap, dedicated nursing rooms, and sports teams. The first three may fit in well with company initiatives to attract and retain secondary earners and primary caregivers.

MAIN TAKEAWAY

Despite many advances in technology and adoption of automated or robotic processes, America’s lightindustrial labor force still requires large amounts of human manpower, and jobs cannot be subdivided or shared as easily as office workers’ jobs can be. As a result, blue-collar workers have experienced wage increases above and beyond the national average as employers compete to attract enough talent to meet production needs that outpace gains from technology. Due to the timing of our survey, we were not surprised to see a decrease in the percentage of employers that increased wages over the past year because many employers halted wage and salary increases starting in March. We were pleased to see that most companies continue to offer basic benefits and that many have adopted extra perks and ancillary benefits to support their unique workforces, but we continue to believe employers should do more than follow trends; they should take advantage of our data and offer perks that are underrepresented in the local market, such as a broad timeoff program.

Data Collection and Analysis INFORMATION COLLECTION

Elwood Staffing compiled its series of regional reports from 839 anonymous responses to its July 2020 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.

REGIONAL & STATE-LEVEL REPORTING

We divide, analyze, and report our data using the Census Bureau’s regional divisions as a guide, a methodology the Bureau of Labor Statistics also employs in many of its reports. Reports labeled with state names contain data from all respondents within the same region as the state. State names are only intended to help hiring managers quickly find the right regional information.

Visit www.ElwoodThinks.com to view all reports.

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:

· 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 ...

This book contains job-specific information for ...

Assembler/Fabricator Cleaning Crew Member Forklift Driver General Maintenance Worker General Production Laborer General Warehouse Associate Inventory Clerk Machine Feeder/Offbearer Machine Operator Machinist Material Handler Packer/Hand Packer Quality Inspector Shipping/Receiving Clerk The titles above are intentionally generic and intended to cover a wide variety of similar company-specific titles.

SOUTH

South Assembler/Fabricator 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%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

75th: $15.99

Prior experience required

50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

87%

Background check

HSD/GED

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

51%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

75th: $15.99

Prior experience required

50th: $13.49

25th: $11.99

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

83%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

South Cleaning Crew Member ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

39%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

63%

Background check

HSD/GED

MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

17%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Physical capabilities test

75th: $12.99

50th: $11.49

Intellectual capabilities test

50%

Background check

DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

HSD/GED

MIN/25th: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

0

Regular, mandatory overtime

Prior experience required

50th: $11.49

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

75th: $12.99

50%

Background check

HSD/GED

25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

No prior experience necessary

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

20%

ALL COMPANIES

37%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION

South Forklift Driver ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

48%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

75th: $15.49

50th: $13.99

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

25th: $12.49

78%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

57%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $14.99

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Physical capabilities test

50th: $12.99 25th: $11.99

Intellectual capabilities test

56%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

ALL COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

51%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $14.99

50th: $13.49 25th: $12.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

70%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

South General Maintenance Worker ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX/75th: $20.00 +

50th: $18.49

52%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

25th: $14.99

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

81%

Background check

HSD/GED

MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

43% 75th: $16.49

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

50th: $13.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

20%

Background check

DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

HSD/GED

25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX/75th: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

50th: $16.49

0

Regular, mandatory overtime

Prior experience required

25th: $13.49

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

72%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

No prior experience necessary

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

20%

ALL COMPANIES

51%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION

South General Production Laborer 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%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $14.99

50th: $13.49

25th: $11.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

83%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

63%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

75th: $12.49 50th: $11.49

83%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN/25th: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

ALL COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

54%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $14.49 50th: $13.49

25th: $11.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

78%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

South General Warehouse Associate ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

46%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $14.49

50th: $12.99 25th: $12.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

85%

Background check

HSD/GED

MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

45%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $14.99

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Physical capabilities test

50th: $12.99

25th: $11.49

Intellectual capabilities test

50%

Background check

DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

0

Regular, mandatory overtime

Prior experience required

50th: $13.49

25th: $11.99

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

70%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

No prior experience necessary

75th: $14.99

20%

ALL COMPANIES

45%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION

South Inventory Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

43% 75th: $16.49

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

50th: $14.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

25th: $12.49

91%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

42%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $14.99

50th: $13.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

22%

Background check

HSD/GED

25th: $10.49 MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

ALL COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

43%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

75th: $15.49

50th: $13.99

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

25th: $12.49

69%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

South Machine Feeder/Offbearer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

50%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $14.99

50th: $13.49

25th: $11.99

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

94%

Background check

HSD/GED

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

Regular, mandatory overtime

Prior experience required

50th: $13.49

25th: $11.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

90%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

No prior experience necessary

75th: $14.99

20%

ALL COMPANIES

46%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION

South Machine Operator ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

49% 75th: $16.49

0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

50th: $15.49

25th: $13.49

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

96%

Background check

HSD/GED

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

52% 75th: $16.49

0

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

50th: $15.49

25th: $13.49

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

93%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

South Machinist ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX/75th: $20.00 +

50th: $18.49

45% 25th: $16.49

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

88%

Background check

HSD/GED

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/75th: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

50th: $18.49

0

Regular, mandatory overtime

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

83%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

No prior experience necessary

25th: $15.49

20%

ALL COMPANIES

45%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION

South Material Handler ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

51%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

75th: $15.49

50th: $13.99

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

25th: $12.49

83%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

69%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $14.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49

78%

Background check

HSD/GED

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

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

75th: $15.49

50th: $13.49

25th: $11.99

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

78%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

South Packer/Hand Packer ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

45%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

74%

Background check

HSD/GED

MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

58%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

75th: $13.99

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Physical capabilities test

50th: $12.99

25th: $11.49

Intellectual capabilities test

50%

Background check

DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

0

Regular, mandatory overtime

Prior experience required

75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

70%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

No prior experience necessary

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

20%

ALL COMPANIES

49%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION

South Quality Inspector ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

MAX: $20.00 +

75th: $17.49

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

47%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

50th: $14.99

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

25th: $12.99

87%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE

DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

MAX/75th: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

50%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

50th: $15.49

Prior experience required

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

33%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN/25th: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

ALL COMPANIES

75th: $17.99

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

48%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

Prior experience required

50th: $14.99

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

25th: $12.99

80%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

South Shipping/Receiving Clerk ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

43%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

75th: $15.99

Prior experience required

50th: $14.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

25th: $12.99

75%

Background check

HSD/GED

MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

47%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

Regular, mandatory overtime

No prior experience necessary

75th: $15.99

Prior experience required

50th: $13.49

25th: $11.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

38%

Background check

DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

ENTRY-LEVEL WAGE MAX: $20.00 +

% THAT RAISED WAGE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

0

Regular, mandatory overtime

Prior experience required

50th: $14.49

% THAT OFFER A SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Intellectual capabilities test

Physical capabilities test

25th: $12.99

65%

Background check

HSD/GED

MIN: < $10.00

40%

60%

80%

100%

Shifts are 9+ hours

No prior experience necessary

75th: $15.99

20%

ALL COMPANIES

44%

% THAT REQUIRE EACH HIRING CONDITION

South

TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Manufacturing

Distribution

RAISES

BONUS PAY

% THAT OFFER RAISES:

% THAT OFFER BONUS PAY:

94%

90%

93%

75%

Of those that offer raises ...

61%

All

71%

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

2

Other Incentive

NONTRADITIONAL PERKS

CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAMS % THAT OFFER CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAMS:

% THAT OFFER AT LEAST ONE PERK:

93%

87%

76%

90%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Paid breaks for hourly employees (meals and/or other breaks)

Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other

75% 71% 58% 4%

Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other

65% 47% 65% 0%

Industry certification Cross-/up-training Tuition reimbursement Other

74% 64% 52% 6%

Shift swap with another employee

Flexible schedule (fixed hours)

5-YEAR CHANGE IN PER-EMPLOYEE SPEND ON PERKS

Flexible schedule (only as needed) 43% Increased Dedicated nursing room 49% No change On-site or other dedicated medical facility 8% Decreased Free coffee

41% Increased

Self-pay micro market 52% No change

Organized sports team(s)

Annual parties or outings

Other

70%

Of those that offer career progression programs ...

Of those that offer nontraditional perks ...

0

55%

7% Decreased

41% Increased

50% No change 9% Decreased

Some companies offer multiple raises, bonuses, perks, or other benefits, so percentages add up to more than 100.

Manufacturing

Distribution

South

EXTRA PAY AND PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

All

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

HEALTH COVERAGE

% THAT OFFER RETIREMENT BENEFITS:

% THAT OFFER HEALTH COVERAGE:

87%

80%

96%

80%

20%

40%

60%

80%

91%

Of those that offer health coverage ...

Of those that offer retirement benefits ...

0

93%

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:

93%

87%

88%

% THAT OFFER TIME OFF:

97%

Of those that offer ancillary benefits ...

0

20%

40%

60%

80%

Long-term disability insurance

92%

PAID TIME OFF

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

90%

Of those that offer time off ...

100%

93%

Accidental death or dismemberment insurance

96%

94%

MEDIAN DAYS OFFERED:

10

Wellness (smoking cessation, gym membership, etc.)

10

10

UNPAID TIME OFF Pet insurance

Financial counseling

55%

41%

54%

Mental health MEDIAN DAYS OFFERED: Employee assistance program (EAP)

Other

5

5

5

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