Good News on the job front for me!

I would show you but there is a policy that doesn't allow phones or cameras in the production area. I had my first day in production and it was a very good day, my supervisor who is actually new also is a good guy. It was funny, when I was in orientation, took a break and went and talked to the plant manager to thank him for the job. Well, we had our chat, and met my supervisor, and introduced myself. He had a odd look on his face, Darryl(plant manager) says "Kevin, this is Juice Box!" I am of course in awe, I was given a nickname, because of my interview. Anyway, during my interview I was nervous, and my blood sugar was getting low. So, I asked if they happen have a apple juice available. My leadman starts laughing, and they got me something to help out the situation. My Leadman(Shannon) said this morning he had trouble remembering my name so he just referred to me as "Juice Box", so I am walking around all day with it written on the rear brim of my hard hat. Everybody, got a laugh, I felt like I had been accepted as one of the gang.
 
Rats ! I knew you'd say pics were a no-go :D

Things are going well ...Juice Box
 
DorianL said:
Rats ! I knew you'd say pics were a no-go :D

Things are going well ...Juice Box
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I can take pictures with my phone when I go to nights so my leadman can diagnose problems I am having, might be able to sneek a few of the machine.
 
More good news, Wednesday of last week the division supervisor and day shift foreman came to me and with my vast experience and education they decided to promote me to night shift lead man. I will include a increase in pay, but more responsibility. I have a few problem children though and I am fumbling a little with those two at the moment. I have 5 in all then me, and it will increase to 10 soon.
 
So much for getting paid for your knowledge and experience.
Looks like now your job is night-time babysitter.
I hope you can see where this might be going.
I hope not...... for your sake.
 
yes..., in ANY group of 10 guys, you can be sure at least one of the guys will eventually try,
pushing to find your limits!
 
Yes, those two are testing the limits! I wrote 1 up last night for a flagrant safety violation. We have a standing safety rule, Hard hat, Safety glasses, Ear plugs, and Safety toe work boots are to be worn at all times. He said he forgot to put on his safety toe work boots when he left his house, I told him either punch out, go home and get them or get wrote up. He said, "No! I will not lose that much time!" I told him, Strike One! Then told him, saying NO to your lead man is a good way to lose your job. I reported it to the Division Supervisor, and filled out the safety reprimand. We will see if he took me serious! He's lazy also, has a lackadaisical attitude toward his work. He stated, " We Cadillac on night shift!" I told him that is about to change, and that our work load is about to increase about 30-40%.
 
He really has no idea how close he came to me sending him down the road kicking rocks without a job! I had this urge to slap him up side the head and say, " How would your wife react to you losing your job!" I controlled myself and just kept my mouth shut!
 
Indycars said:
You just have to get their attention first, a 4 foot 2x4 works pretty good! ;)
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busterrm said:
Yes, those two are testing the limits! I wrote 1 up last night for a flagrant safety violation. We have a standing safety rule, Hard hat, Safety glasses, Ear plugs, and Safety toe work boots are to be worn at all times. He said he forgot to put on his safety toe work boots when he left his house, I told him either punch out, go home and get them or get wrote up. He said, "No! I will not lose that much time!" I told him, Strike One! Then told him, saying NO to your lead man is a good way to lose your job. I reported it to the Division Supervisor, and filled out the safety reprimand. We will see if he took me serious! He's lazy also, has a lackadaisical attitude toward his work. He stated, " We Cadillac on night shift!" I told him that is about to change, and that our work load is about to increase about 30-40%.
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And so it begins...........
Bob, I sincerely hope the company did not bring you in as a "housecleaner", to do the dirty work,
and then they get rid of you after the place is cleaned up. Be smart.
 
Bob, I got back on in the middle of the night to give you this tip:
While you are dealing with the bad apples, don't forget about the good ones.
You need for the good ones to view you as a decent guy, and the bad apple as the troublemaker.
You can catch more flies with honey...............
Mike.
 
I agree Mike! That's the problem with this one, he thinks he is above all the others. He's braking the rules, the others are doing their job right. I am not forgetting them, they work hard and deserve everything to be fair, and this guy thinks he's above it. I also have my own work that I do, and I am very good at it.
 
Ahh I know the guy. The "this company can't live with out me" guy or my work is so good I can not be replaced guy. I am sure there is probably resentment because he is probably also the guy that thought for sure he was going to have your job.
 
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