Seriously pass out all old shirts to the homeless....
Relocating to Raleigh
We will be relocating to the Raleigh area post transition to be closer to family. Could anyone comment on the job market in the triangle area?
Walmart
Has anyone in Florida heard anything about Walmart? Looks like we'll pretty much be done with Publix and Winn Dixie by mid to late September. Haven't heard a peep about Walmart.
Hi Friends!
If some of you could please head over to the Mondelez (Nabisco) threads and shed some light on our newest situation with WM giving us what seems to be our walking papers as well it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone!
Winn Dixie
They convert on 9/22 I just saw their e-mail. If they can do it, you know that WM can do it.
South Florida Nestle going with distributor KEHE...?
Thought it was full warehouse Publix....top 100 SKUs in PX. The rest Kehe
Wave List
any idea when the wave list going to be released? we are going into week 11 with no dates and no stores listed.
This is who should get laid off
The person who designed the new rising crust package. The person who designed the new tombstone cases. The person with the crazy beer n pretzel HD ice cream idea.
Go Merchandisers
When Mark the CEO took the place of Paul, about 2 years ago. He announced his plans on eliminating nestle of junk food. ( candy, Pizza and ice cream). He wanted the money for healthy foods. This is NO surprise we all knew this. The sales rep’s would... — read more
AREA 51
Hopefully we are done before September 20 so we can go raid area 51. "They can't stop us all"
Who else received this mail?
From the email I got. I’m in the New England region. Wonder what stores are going first. “Pizza are going in waves wave 0 start in mid-July wave 1 early august wave 2 early September wave 3 in mid –September Ice cream wave 1 in early... — read more
New positions
Does anyone have an information as to when the new jobs will be posted?
Waves by area
I got an email saying tang pizza and ice cream will go away by waves. Anybody find out about this too? Does anybody know the waves that correspond to the geographic areas? Like what wave is the northeast region in?
Info on severance package
You will get your severance immediately following your last paycheck. You will continue to get severance checks plus cobra compensation every two weeks starting with two weeks after your final paycheck. You will also get any unused PTO paid out on... — read more
Emergency help
What would be the benefit of becoming emergency help?
Early opt out
If we don’t take the early opt and and stay for the re-routing and then find another job and leave before it’s over, do we lose everything?
DA’s first to go
Heard as routes get cut down, Most psr routes will become rsr routes, with DAs being first to go or kept as general purpose merchandisers. That guaranteed 45 hrs wont last long
Quality DSL
I've had many lazy and poorly qualified DSLs, but the one we have here now is pretty good. He is doing everything he can to get us through this layoff as smoothly as possible. Providing timely information has always been a strong suit. And we helps... — read more
Package
When it’s all done, when do we get our 8 week minimum and bonus ?
What locations could be next on the chopping block?
Anyone have any info at what locations could layoffs over next? Has anyone heard any rumors regarding specific locations?
Someone with new information
I know some of it has been covered, but can someone who received communication updates from their management please post the latest news? Our DSL notified us last Monday he had new information, and has yet to fill us in on what it is.
What is the latest in Florida?
Has anyone received there 60 day notice in South Florida? Are there any finalized dates yet?
New positions
Our depot was informed that there will be 100 new positions throughout the company. That being said we would have to apply for them and there is no guarantee we will get the job. We will be treated as new hires just like someone who applys from the... — read more
New positions?
Anybody else heard or know anything about these new positions opening up?
Walmart
Has anybody heard any information on when Walmart is going over to the pizza. Or when they’re transitioning to their pizza and ice cream? I’m up here in Minnesota.
Bonus if opt out early?
If we Opt to receive 60 day notice early do we still get the bonus? I don’t want anyone being tricked into not getting the bonus.
Nestle ... anyone get an opt out package yet?
Has anyone received an opt package yet? If yes what is your position with the company?
November/December
Yesterday our depot had our first in house meeting since the big news. That is what our dsl calls it. He pretty much informed us that the dates he got from his asl are close to November and December. No actually timeline but does think pizza will be... — read more
I want my 60 days NOW!
Almost everyone at depot is wanting their 60 days now. I am included in this. Between the warehouse being late, routes getting screwed up and my ASL leaving the company. Everything has gone to down the tubes. I am in the mid Atlantic region. Anyone... — read more
Comments deleted when I agree with post
Has anyone else had their comments deleted when you agree with the post. I have gave positive feedback and every time I come back to check on new posts mine are deleted. Just wondering who runs this thread. I only hope the best for everyone and their... — read more
Ingles Carolinas
Last day for pizza in Ingles is going to be July 27th!!
Why are so many leaving?
This is not the worst place to work for - not even close - and yet people are leaving in droves. I mean, we always had some turnover, but lately it's become ridiculous. I can't figure out what could have changed so much in one year to cause this... — read more
Compliance Metrics
Here at my depot, we have no idea where we stand on Miles App or EDQ Numbers. Our DSL is worthless. Anybody else in the dark about these numbers?
Use caution when applying for internal jobs
If you apply to an internal role and receive a FORMAL offer for that job and decline it. You will lose your severance pay. Work with HR rep and Manager to insure you know the terms of the offer prior to the FORMAL offer being made.
worked my last major holiday
any more news on stores on the east coast going warehouse? still in the dark in our area.
Anyone else being kept in the dark by your dsl?
since the meeting we have had no communication about this with our management. Has anyone else been kept in the dark? The communication I have been getting is from the stores who are Informed before we are. Publix is going warehouse with pizza in... — read more
New Adjustments July 15
Just got an email from my DSL about adjustments for the transition. Starting july 15, hourly employees 8 hours a day, 40hr weeks. Drivers 9 hours a day, 45 hour weeks. Get those 12 hour days in while you can.