Legacy reviews: 4
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Read the community guidelinesThe work is interesting
The boss is ambitious and has ideas,
but the managers below are a complete mess,
and they can't retain talented employees
The training program is very comprehensive. From the stores, logistics, and factories, you can participate in every part of the process. The quality is unquestionably good.
If customers cause you to work past your scheduled end time, there is no overtime pay.
Even when clocking in 15 minutes early, you may still be criticized by your supervisor for needing to arrive even earlier. In their eyes, arriving in a hurry is not enough—you have to get there earlier.
A sweatshop. A friend’s boyfriend used to work in logistics, and his pay was pitifully low, while the prices of the furniture kept rising. Perhaps the money all went to the executives.
This review is about the “Production Technician position.”
1. You can learn every step of the woodworking process, including sanding, priming, and assembly.
2. Every year during the slow season in March and April, the company offers courses that employees can register for. Those who pass the exams receive a salary increase, although the amount varies depending on the individual’s job level.
3. Overtime on regular workdays and work performed on holidays are always paid as overtime. If overtime on a regular workday exceeds the statutory working hours, a meal allowance is also provided.
4. In addition to their salaries, both direct and indirect employees receive monthly bonuses based on company revenue. The bonus calculations differ between indirect employees and on-site direct employees, but both groups are guaranteed to receive bonuses.
5. On-site production technicians rotate through each department, allowing them to learn the work of every department.
6. The owner and managers keep up with the times. Although this is an established company, it continues to innovate, making it a worthwhile furniture company to join.
7. Supervisors in every department seriously pass on their technical knowledge to new employees and do not hold anything back. They also do not reprimand newcomers with inappropriate language. It is a good place for job seekers who are genuinely interested in learning about woodworking and furniture.
8. It is arguably the only remaining furniture company in Taiwan that independently researches, manufactures, and assembles its products in Taiwan.
As for the disadvantages, they are not really disadvantages.
1. Because this is a traditional industry, the starting salary is relatively low. If newcomers can stick with it, after they have been with the company for six months, the company offers them entry-level management courses. Passing the exam comes with a salary increase, allowing them to gradually increase their earnings.
2. Overtime is unavoidable in traditional industries. If the day’s progress does not meet the production-control department’s estimated schedule, employees may have to work overtime. However, the company always pays overtime wages.
3. The months with more regular overtime are generally from September through the Lunar New Year period in February. Because more consumers replace their old furniture with new furniture toward the end of the year, the factory receives more orders. Sometimes employees also need to work overtime on Saturdays to catch up on orders. As a result, there may be only around four to six days off per month in November and December. However, overtime on both holidays and regular workdays is paid.
In short, traditional industries often involve regular overtime. If you are willing to stay and work here, this company is definitely worth considering. The main drawback is that the starting salary is somewhat low; whether you can accept that is a matter of personal preference.