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Do workers at True Value get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
48% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Does True Value pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At True Value, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
52% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from True Value?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
100% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at True Value?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
100% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from True Value affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
73% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at True Value?

Some people get paid time off from work.
50% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 56% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at True Value worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
67% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do True Value workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for True Value workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at True Value?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do True Value managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
76% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at True Value spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at True Value?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is a True Value job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
92% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Is working at True Value good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
73% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at True Value feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at True Value get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
37% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at True Value?

Most people feel stressed out here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at True Value enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at True Value recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at True Value?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at True Value?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 59% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think True Value’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how True Value is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
52% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
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Hiring Immediately! Forklift Positions 1st shift

True Value

Mankato, MN • On-site

$16 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

True Value rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 99 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 51 rated home improvement retailers

Job description

True Value Company, one of the world's largest hardlines wholesalers with more than 4,400 independent retailers in over 60 countries, is looking for Merchandise Handlers at our Mankato Distribution Center!
This facility has a Step Progression Plan!
Pay rate: $16.00-$17.25 per hour
No experience necessary and we provide training!
Scheduled Days:  Monday through Thursday or Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours: 1st shift available
Benefits Include: 
•    Medical, Dental, Vision
•    Prescription Drug Plan
•    401k
•    Paid Vacation and Holidays
•    Weekly Pay
Our Merchandise Handlers are responsible for safely unloading merchandise from trailers, lifting cartons and product, and checking goods received against purchase orders or invoices. You are also responsible for loading cartons on pallets and other containers for outbound shipment. Stocking shelves with goods received while accurately maintaining records of goods received or shipped is also part of the job.
Position Description
Our Merchandise Handlers performs the following tasks safely with the customer in mind:
•    Loads and unloads merchandise from trailers
•    Lifts cartons and other items frequently
•    Selects and picks product for shipment to valued store members
•    Matches goods received with purchase orders and/or invoices using leading edge voice pick technology
•    Ensures accuracy of all goods handled through record verification matching inventory to order numbers
•    May operate power equipment including: forklifts, pallet handlers and hand trucks
•    May use small hand tools such as RF Scanners
•    Prepare merchandise for shipping using shrink wrap machines or other devices
Position Qualifications:
•    High School diploma/GED or equivalent work experience is preferred
•    Minimum 18 -years-old
•    Must be able to work overtime with little or no notice
•    Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Physical Requirements:
•    Ability to work all overtime hours
•    Must be able to stand and walk 8 or more hours per day (Average 5-10 miles per day)
•    Bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, kneeling and lifting are continuous essential functions of the job
•    Will lift from 1-75 pounds from floor to five feet level continuously and team lift heavier items
•    Normal physical agility is a must
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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