Onboarding in a logistics position amidst a global pandemic and peak season? #Amazon to the rescue!
My journey began right smack in the middle of holiday season, just at the start of December. And frankly, I would not have had it any other way. I was pleasantly surprised to find that although there was some chaos, it was controlled.
Regardless of my heightened angst about taking on this position that I was in financial desperation of, I was filled with both nerves and eagerness. Proudly and gratefully, it feels that all of it worked out in my favor. From just the first few communications with my managers, I was first and foremost welcomed. There was an atmosphere of comfort and helpfulness that emanated from my trainers; and it wasn’t just with the help of that nifty blue vest I so patiently awaited.
Questions regarding scheduling, pay, time off and of course health insurance plans were hurled at the trainers. And even though they were driving instructors, they proceeded to answer every request. This made a lot of the onboarding process quite fluid, considering no trainer strayed from that mentality. The format of the training was conducive to my need’s, and it seemed most of my teammates need’s as well. The first two days were all virtual, which I was able to do right from my home office and the third held with a driving instructor on site. Efficiency seemed to be the key in most of the process. The absolute persistence with maintaining our proper safety distance, and sanitation also built for a comfortable atmosphere given the circumstances. I never felt that I was in the dark at any point along the process, which is absolutely something I have felt with this procedure at former positions elsewhere.
After a few knowledge tests, some policy review, and a couple informational videos I was bringing a smile from doorstep to doorstep: in the warming holiday fashion. Almost immediately, my team and the coworkers at the entire station have surrounded me with positivity, smiles and helpfulness every day that I am scheduled. In a time where so many things have been seemingly uncertain, I was able to find an easy position to assimilate into, and a group of friends that make this crazy time, and little less unpredictable.