This is how we've been doing it, too, for about a year----2 throwers, 1 facilitator (or pusher) and 5 to 6 sorters on the line. 2 throwers are faster than one, but you have to have fast sorters or the line will get backed up.
Constant walkie-talk is a thing at my store, even during pre-open hours. Some members are comfortable with it and some don't like it, but it's been the rule for about 5 years now.
I wouldn't call it a resignation. Cornell got a contract extension to serve as CEO for another 3 years back in 2022, and that's exactly what he's doing. He was always planning to retire around this time. His preferred mentee, Michael Fiddelke, is taking over for him next year + Cornell will...
Your experience is common. Building up speed while staying accurate is part of the job and you will improve over time if you don't quit or get into negativity. OBSERVE other Team Members around you and note how they push, backstock, do pulls,etc. ASK questions from a number of different TMs...
Have to admit that as soon as I got the 2nd shot of my particular vaccine, I felt joy and relief flood through my body. I felt invincible and like I had the strength of 10 people. Fuck Covid! Now obviously vaccines aren't 100 percent effective for an entire population and there are risks from...
Having the Overnights available is a BIG help in the current situation. Being able to work your own area and hardly see another human for up to an hour at a time mitigates the strain of not being able to properly socially distance during store hours. I sympathize with Team Members who still...