Family Dollar Distribution Center in Marianna, Florida recently conducted a survey of regional jobs, determining average pay scales and benefit structures, in preparation for achieving competitiveness in the job market and parity with similar workplaces.
Family Dollar found, in that review of the market of greater Marianna, Florida, that they were not as competitive as they want to be, and realized that the situation was impacting their ability to attract and retain associates.
On February 11, 2019, Family Dollar Distributions Center announced that they are providing market-based wage increases to the hourly (non-exempt) associates, in order to be more competitive in the local market.
These wage increases, a response to a competitive position within the entry level, middle, and high end of the market, are based on the associate’s pay relative to the market.
The Family Dollar Distribution Center average starting wage is now $13, with Forklift Operators earning a starting wage of $14 per hour.
While many hourly Associates will get an increase, some associates will not, and everyone’s increase amount will differ depending on how their current base wage aligns with the market and their role.
Family Dollar Distribution Center management staff is meeting with associates over the next few days to communicate the new base wage and shift differential amounts.
All changes will be effective on February 10, 2019, and will be reflected on the paycheck dated March 1, 2019, and Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are committed to offering fair, market competitive wages and excellent benefits.
Annually, Family Dollar goes through the same process, evaluating local wage markets to make sure they stand in a competitive position, but does not guarantee an increase for the Distribution Center every year.
Family Dollar is also very proud of the Compensation Package offered to Associates, and Dollar Tree and Family Dollar offer unique benefit programs that many competitor employers do not.
These incentives and benefits include:
· Paid Health Insurance for Associates – (Valued at approximately $2 per hour)
· Incentive Pay Opportunity
· Distribution Center Monthly Team Bonus
· 401(k) with a match up to 5%
· Employee Stock Purchase Program, which offers a 15% discount on Dollar Tree stock
· Paid Time Off
· PTO Payout offered annually (up to 40 hours) and PTO Carry-over (up to 120 hours)
· Paid Holidays
· Shift Premiums
· Employee Assistance (EAP) and Employee Discount (Perkspot) Programs
· FamilyHope to help with Associate impacted by natural disasters and other financial hardship.
Hit hard by the October 10 Hurricane Michael, Marianna, Florida still looks like a war zone in some areas, with many residents left homeless and many more still without power as cleanup efforts continue.
Physical damage to the Family Dollar Distribution Center facility and buildings from Hurricane Michael was limited, but loss of power caused delays in the restart of the business, which services Family Dollar retail stores from Florida to Atlanta to New Orleans.
Family Dollar Distribution Center recently conducted several hiring events, and over 100 persons have been hired. Family Dollar is currently hiring for all three shifts, 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM and 11PM-7AM, and most job descriptions.
Family Dollar will conduct a Job Fair on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, from 9AM-11AM and you can apply at Family Dollar Distribution Center, located at 3949 Family Dollar Parkway in Marianna, just south of I-10 off Kynesville Highway.
Family Dollar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Family Dollar Distribution Center, Marianna, Florida