Whats a good reno job that pays more than $12hr? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

rominga · 2005-10-18, 02:47 PM

My buddy is in the market for a new job something full time, possibly with tuition reimbursement. Right now he owns his own distribution company and with all of his overhead and stress the job is not cutting it. He was thinking possibly Western Nevada Supply. Just curious what you guys know about that and the reno job market.

Brian

Nick Koan · 2005-10-18, 02:53 PM

What kind of skills?

sperry · 2005-10-18, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

What kind of skills?

I'm gonna vote for the "mad" kind.

rominga · 2005-10-18, 03:52 PM

Yeah, mad skills

Seriously, he isn't looking for a career, just a job to help pay accrued bills while going back to school in mechanical engineering. As far as skills, it is mostly business related, merchandising, computers, inventory tracking and what not. He can also weld but not certified.

MattR · 2005-10-18, 04:03 PM

WNS is a good place to work if he's doing the school thing.

ScottyS · 2005-10-18, 04:30 PM

I would highly reccommend WNS. I drove a delivery truck for them during my last 1.5 years at UNR. They have a tuition reimbursment program that served me well. If your friend is a hard worker with a good attitude and lots of snap, he might find WNS to be one of the "best" places to work ever. I was so sorry to leave that job --- it seriously was the most enjoyable place I've ever been employed. If he already has experience with business, he's got a leg up on asking for his price. They like students there, too.

How to get in, that's a good question. There is always the ability to swap departments and positions once employed, so the starting job really doesn't matter. I liked shipping, just because there was never space for BS, and the job was fast-paced. With a good reference as to his work quality, I don't see a problem with asking $12+ to start.

MPREZIV · 2005-10-18, 07:56 PM

I've seen plenty of wearhouse (sp?) jobs around in the 11-12 dollar range. Most often they are along the forklift driver range, thus needing an operator's license, but a few that are just order picking and shipping/receiving, which is major boring shit, but a paycheck none the less.

tysonK · 2005-10-19, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

I've seen plenty of wearhouse (sp?) jobs around in the 11-12 dollar range. Most often they are along the forklift driver range, thus needing an operator's license, but a few that are just order picking and shipping/receiving, which is major boring shit, but a paycheck none the less.

Well I'm a supervisor out at JCPenney in Stead. We have lots of openings. Starting in my department is $9.30 then it goes to $12.61 after raises. The openings I have are for order picking. It's super easy. The hours are 5am to 1:30.

In other departments that really need people bad have openings to put stock away, which is opening boxes and putting items into a bin. It is boring, it starts at $9.44 but after 7 months you can get to $15.65 and it's still easy(I used to do it). The hours in the other deparments vary.

Tyson

PM me for details.

MPREZIV · 2005-10-19, 11:09 AM

See?^^^^^^ there you go!

2005-10-18, 02:47 PM	#1
rominga n00b Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 2 Car: GMC Syclone	Whats a good reno job that pays more than $12hr? My buddy is in the market for a new job something full time, possibly with tuition reimbursement. Right now he owns his own distribution company and with all of his overhead and stress the job is not cutting it. He was thinking possibly Western Nevada Supply. Just curious what you guys know about that and the reno job market. Brian

2005-10-18, 02:53 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	What kind of skills? __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-10-18, 04:03 PM	#5
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	WNS is a good place to work if he's doing the school thing. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-10-18, 04:30 PM	#6
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	I would highly reccommend WNS. I drove a delivery truck for them during my last 1.5 years at UNR. They have a tuition reimbursment program that served me well. If your friend is a hard worker with a good attitude and lots of snap, he might find WNS to be one of the "best" places to work ever. I was so sorry to leave that job --- it seriously was the most enjoyable place I've ever been employed. If he already has experience with business, he's got a leg up on asking for his price. They like students there, too. How to get in, that's a good question. There is always the ability to swap departments and positions once employed, so the starting job really doesn't matter. I liked shipping, just because there was never space for BS, and the job was fast-paced. With a good reference as to his work quality, I don't see a problem with asking $12+ to start. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2005-10-18, 07:56 PM	#7
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I've seen plenty of wearhouse (sp?) jobs around in the 11-12 dollar range. Most often they are along the forklift driver range, thus needing an operator's license, but a few that are just order picking and shipping/receiving, which is major boring shit, but a paycheck none the less. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-18, 03:52 PM	#4
rominga n00b Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 2 Car: GMC Syclone	Yeah, mad skills Seriously, he isn't looking for a career, just a job to help pay accrued bills while going back to school in mechanical engineering. As far as skills, it is mostly business related, merchandising, computers, inventory tracking and what not. He can also weld but not certified.

2005-10-19, 11:09 AM	#9
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	See?^^^^^^ there you go! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

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