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MSC Industrial Direct

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Great teammates and experience, but pay is low - On-Site Service Specialist MSC Industrial Direct Employee Review

3.0
May 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

• Great teammates, good direct manager, gained great experience.

Cons

Compensation is lacking. Merit increases not reflective of contributions or growth. Upper level management is totally out of touch with what the world is like. Offering meager merit increases while increasing the dividend is really hard to defend. The big dogs get a fat little bonus, the worker bees, not so much.

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with your team and appreciate you sharing your perspective on compensation and recognition. Your input is valuable and helps us continue working to improve the overall associate experience.

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5.0
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3.0
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Pros

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Cons

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