Warehouse workers are next to nothing. - Warehouse Worker Sweetwater Employee Review

1.0
Oct 9, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Free DVD rentals. A great amenity back in 2008. Cedar point trip once a year. Discount on food. The warehouse is air conditioned, but that's for the benefit for the merchandise. Not the employees.

Cons

Turn over rate is incredibly high. The reason could be 1 of 2 answers: 1. Most people that work in the warehouse are lazy and not hard workers. Or 2. Realize the common denominator is the company... No holiday bonus unless you are a white collar worker. Seriously. The owner doesn't think the work the warehouse employees worth any praise but sure as hell does for everyone else. The pay itself is enough to say it's no the lowest but only so they can say it's not the lowest. You will not be able to live off of what they pay. I worked full time and one my paychecks barely covered my rent. Do not expect to go home on time. Ever. They have a " you must clock in by 7:59 for you 8:00 shift or you are late" policy. Which is fine. But 3-4 times a week you will be "asked" (required) to stay late. I see the company responds to posts like that saying they ASK you to stay. They "ask" in the same manner as a cop "asking" to see your license when you are pulled over... see what happens if you say no. 70 hour work weeks holiday season. I understand why. There's 10x as many orders to fill and it's warehouse work. But when your White collar co workers get normal hours WITH a bonus it's a huge dip in morale.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

The job requires a versatile mindset. It is not just one job, it is multiple jobs. For me I like switching it up and staying on my feet. This job is not only customer facing but also warehouse. So it is the best of both worlds.

Cons

Sometimes you are required to lift heavier boxes but you usually get help if needed.

4.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

If sales and music are your drives, Sweetwater is as good as it gets. Management in my experience has been very supportive and development-oriented, creating a positive culture around the company. They have a fantastic training program (albeit intense) that trains on both products and sales methods, so even if you're lacking experience in a given category there's plenty of coaching and training to get you ready for the role. Over time, the position can also be quite lucrative which compliments Fort Wayne's low cost of living well. They also offer relocation assistance since all positions are on-site, and a great benefits package. I've been fortunate to become great friends with many of my coworkers and honestly some days don't even feel like work. Ultimately, with this job you get what you put in, and making a solid living to geek out over music gear all day is a pretty sweet gig.

Cons

The job is very demanding - it's a fully commission sales job that revolves around constant customer outreach via call, text, and email. This means starting out is tough financially, and days are usually long. Try to have a savings cushion before you start, especially if you're moving from another city/state. You also work nights, holidays, and rotate through weekend shifts which won't be new for those who have worked retail before, but it's still a tough adjustment. Starting out I struggled from a social aspect as well. Fort Wayne is a cool city, but it's no LA, NY, or Chicago. Long hours at work make going out and making friends or getting involved in community groups/organizations difficult.

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