Pros
Indepedence-once crosstrained, there is plenty of work to do. Seldom had to wait for authorization to do anything.
Kontras
Did I mention plenty of work? Never had a 40 hour work week. Started at 9am, rarely left by 7pm. 12 hour days common during surges (nov-dec). 12$/hr is not competitive wage for a forklift operator/picker/packer/trainer proficient worker. Mgmt oblivious to gradual deterioration of core team moral. Monday kickoff meeting they ask for volunteers to work next weekend. Wed-they say they may need to "recruit" a few people to work Sat (if youre a forklift driver that means you). Then, on Friday you are told mandatory Saturday. Say goodbye to your family. also if you are fortunate to last a year, corporate cries poor($50billion co) and gives best workers 2% raises. Wow, that equates to about 20 cents/hr.