razoloto999Apr 26, 2024

WTF is going on with the world? Why are there so many manufacturing jobs that require rotating schedules? Are they just trying to destroy your soul and your health?

https://sh.itjust.works/post/18399200

WTF is going on with the world? Why are there so many manufacturing jobs that require rotating schedules? Are they just trying to destroy your soul and your health? - sh.itjust.works

I have been looking for manufacturing, assembly, production positions all over the Midwest. It’s absolutely shocking how many of them want you to work rotating shifts. Look at the image I submitted. That company wants you to work 3rd shift one week, then 2nd shift the next, then 1st shift the next, and then repeat it over and over. How in the hell is that healthy? And this requirement for rotating shifts is prevalent in so many job ads now. WTF is going on with the world? Full job ad here: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2ac8cd23b6411f88 [https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2ac8cd23b6411f88]

Show threadKidplayer_666Apr 26, 2024
They probably want to maximise the uptime of the machinery
Show threadbionicjoeyApr 26, 2024
That doesn’t justify the rotation. Just hire specific people for each shift.
Show threadDkarmaApr 26, 2024

They’re trying to “make it fair” so everyone has to share the bad shifts.

Also they’re trying to prevent burnout maybe.

Mostly it’s about saving money cuz they don’t have to pay shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Show threadMsPenguinette

They have a few options of what to do while treating workers fairly, even under the framework of capitalism

  • raise wages until workers are willing to work the nightshift permanently
  • raise prices till demand matches the output you are able to achieve while treating your workers fairly
  • increase production throughput by opening additional lines so supply you output matches demand
  • bring democracy into the workplace and let the workers decide if they want to work rotating shifts so the company can save money

Fucking over your workers isn’t an acceptable option. As a society, we can’t accept people’s lives being made worse in the name of saving money.

Apr 26, 2024 at 2:29pmWeb