We always do plano backstock. It sucks to absorb into your workload as they're normally terrible about how they bring it back. Not to mention they do not check to see if any of the merch is discontinued/clearance/NOF before sending it back. I hate that we do it but I prefer it to having that many more hands in the cookie jar called my BRLA.
That’s a $5000 OSHA violation.Question. Pallet standing up in edge. Is this a safety or fineable OSHA violation? I was told it is. But that was years ago. I'm curious where I can find more safety issue information. I swear out backroom is a death trap waiting to spring. Can I call in an anonymous safety audit?!
Talk to AP. They’re usually the safety captain, if not the STL
How significant are we talking? Pallets sitting on edge aren't a significant safety issue, IMO. As for safety issues, my biggest issue on the floor relates to flow team stacking things 2-3 (or more!) high on the top shelf, leaving guests or TMs likely to get brained while trying to get something down from that shelf.
It may be because I'm Minnesotan, but I prefer the passive-aggressive approach, and it helps because I'm new. Me, to my ETL: "So, are we supposed to be stacking space heaters 3 high on the top shelf?" Her: Shakes head...not that is someone who doesn't care about safety, I'll keep an eye on who stocks that aisle..."
If you don't want to be confrontational you can go with the inquisitive approach or go with the "at my old job they were super strict about pallets being on their sides, do you want me to move those over here where they won't risk falling down?" Whenever you can offer to fix the situation while overtly or subtly pointing out the problem, the better it will be received.
send it my wayA brand new crown stacker just showed up at my store. No one knows why. We now have four.
We were told the same thing. Something about the items appearing to be located but becoming unlocated later. I don't exactly understand how that happens, but we don't use the mydevices to backstock anymore.
I have a feeling it was just incompetent users drawing conclusions as to why our BRLA was so bad.