The document summarizes the results of a wage and benefit survey conducted by the Rickenbacker Employer Assistance Network (REAN) in April 2014. Key findings include: most respondents were from the warehouse and distribution industries; the average wage adjustment was an increase of $0.60/hour or 3.45%; and 100% of employers offered medical insurance with employers contributing more to premiums than employees. Health and retirement benefits like dental, vision, life and disability insurance were also commonly offered along with tuition reimbursement and paid time off policies.

1. Wage & Benefit Survey Results
Rickenbacker Employer Assistance Network (REAN)
April 2014
2014 REAN Wage & Benefit Survey

2. Table of Contents
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General Information 3
Job Descriptions Data 11
Health Insurance Offerings 19
Additional Program Offerings 26
Incentive Plan Offerings 32

3. GENERAL INFORMATION
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4. Reporting Industries
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25%
70%
5%
Warehouse
Distrubution
Manufacturing

5. Wage Adjustments
Spring 2013 (Reported) Spring 2014 (Reported)
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 Last Adjusted Wage
Rate
 Avg. adjusted $ = $.60
 Avg. adjusted % = 3.45%
 Next Adjusted Wage
Rate
 Avg. adjusted $ = $.50
 Avg. adjusted % = 3.0%

6. Headcount
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Average Permanent Part Time Temp Seasonal Total
Number of
Employees
237 8 38 178 461

7. Average Number of Associates
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0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Permanent Part-Time Temporary Seasonal Total
2012
2013
2014

8. Average Turnover
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119.30%
53.70%
72.27%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
120.00%
140.00%
Temp Regular Total

9. Union vs. Non-Union
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100%
Non-Union

10. Shifts
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0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
1st 2nd 3rd Weekend
2012
2013
2014

11. JOB DESCRIPTIONS DATA
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12. EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR
Position Summary: May
keep an inventory of
product availability and
location. Operate a forklift
to move and stack
merchandise or to
load/unload materials.
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 Average number in position = 180
 Average Rate of Pay = $12.41
 Progression
 Shift Differentials
 2nd Shift = $.46 per hour
 3rd Shift = $.58 per hour
 Weekend = $.70 per hour
 Average Turnover = 41%
Average Starting Rate $10.94
Rate after 6 month $11.19
Rate after 12 months $11.45
Rate after 24 months $11.94
Maximum $15.38
# of months to reach maximum rate 60

13. MATERIAL
HANDLER
Position Summary:
General laborer or worker
that manually lifts or
stacks product (generally
less than 100 pounds).
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 Average number in position = 57
 Average Rate = $12.52
 Progression
 Shift Differentials
 2nd Shift = $.45 per hour
 3rd Shift = $.63 per hour
 Weekend Rate = $.70 per hour
 Average Turnover = 20.7%
Average Starting Rate $10.41
Rate after 6 month $10.61
Rate after 12 months $10.70
Rate after 24 months $12.16
Maximum $14.94
# of months to reach maximum rate 60

14. MAINTENANCE
Position Summary:
Performs general maintenance
tasks associated with building
trades, both inside and outside of
buildings. Able to utilize a variety
of hand and power tools and
equipment necessary for all work
functions. Able to troubleshoot
and monitor issues.
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 Average number in position = 5
 Average Rate of Pay = $18.33
 Progression
 Shift Differentials
 2nd Shift = $.49 per hour
 3rd Shift = $.74 per hour
 Weekend = $.88 per hour
 Average Turnover = 0%
Average Starting Rate $15.08
Rate after 6 month $15.37
Rate after 12 months $16.15
Rate after 24 months $17.33
Maximum $20.95
# of months to reach maximum rate 64

15. LEADER/GROUP
LEADER
Position Summary:
Spends 20% of time
supervising warehouse
workers, training, directing work
activities. May supervise
planning and scheduling
activities and workflow.
Relieves operators within
group, updates supervisors on
issues/problems. Takes
necessary action to maintain
continuous production;
interacts with maintenance
personnel to minimize/eliminate
downtime. Spends 80% of time
performing warehouse duties.
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 Average number in position = 11
 Average Rate = $14.00
 Progression
 Shift Differentials
 2nd Shift = $.47 per hour
 3rd Shift = $.63 per hour
 Weekend = $.63 per hour
 Average Turnover = 16%
Average Starting Rate $11.86
Rate after 6 month $11.92
Rate after 12 months $12.31
Rate after 24 months $13.23
Maximum $16.71
# of months to reach maximum rate 60

16. SUPERVISOR
Position Summary:
Prioritize work loads in
warehouse. Assists in
warehouse training and
mentoring. Provide clear
direction to warehouse
department
leads/employees.
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 Average number in position = 10
 Average Rate = $20.75
 Progression
 Shift Differentials
 2nd Shift = $.25 per hour
 3rd Shift = $.35 per hour
 Average Turnover = 12.14%
Average Starting Rate $17.39
Rate after 6 month $18.96
Rate after 12 months $19.07
Rate after 24 months $19.67
Maximum $26.73
# of months to reach maximum rate 80

17. CUSTODIAN
Position Summary:
Performs general
cleaning and
maintenance of building.
Performs routine
vacuuming, sweeping
and mopping floors,
washing walls, doors,
windows and emptying
trash.
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 Average number in position = 2.5
 Average Rate = $12.41
 Progression
 Shift Differentials
 2nd Shift = $.50 per hour
 3rd Shift = $.69 per hour
 Weekend = $.83 per hour
 Average Turnover = 0%
Average Starting Rate $10.49
Rate after 6 month $10.68
Rate after 12 months $10.99
Rate after 24 months $11.24
Maximum $13.93
# of months to reach maximum rate 72

18. ADMINISTRATIVE/
CLERICAL
Position Summary:
Performs various clerical
functions, i.e. customer
service or administrative
duties such as answering
phones, responding to
email inquiries, data
entry. General office
work, truck coordination,
inventory planning and/or
customer service.
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 Average number in position = 13
 Average Rate = $13.74
 Progression
 Shift Differentials
 2nd Shift = $.32 per hour
 3rd Shift = $.38 per hour
 Average Turnover = 12.6%
Average Starting Rate $11.95
Rate after 6 month $12.33
Rate after 12 months $12.51
Rate after 24 months $12.95
Maximum $15.21
# of months to reach maximum rate 68

19. HEALTH INSURANCE
OFFERINGS
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20. General Information
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 58% of employers say their employees are eligible
for benefits within the first 30 days of employment.
 66.7% of employers offer tuition reimbursement.
 50% of employers count holidays as time worked.
 100% of employers pay overtime after 40 hours.

21. Medical Premium Contributions
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100% respondents offer medical insurance
63.6%
36.4%
Employer Employee

22. Dental Premium Contributions
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65% respondents offer dental insurance
53.7%
46.3%
Employer Employee

23. Vision Premium Contributions
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53% respondents offer vision insurance
57.4%
42.6% Employer Employee

24. Life Insurance Contributions
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75% respondents offer life insurance
91.4%
8.6%
Employer Employee

25. Disability Programs
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 Over 70% of the respondents offer both short-
term and long-term disability.
71.2%
28.8% Employer
Employee
Short Term Disability
56.6%
43.4%
Long Term Disability

26. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM
OFFERINGS
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27. Work-Life Balance
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Annual Holiday Party 77%
Child Care Subsidy 0%
Community Service Opportunities 41.7%
Company Picnic 58.3%
Discount Cellular Service 58.3%
Discount Computer Purchase Program 50%
Elder Care 0%
Employee Assistance Program 92.30%
Expanded or Paid Family Leave 16.7%
Financial Planning 25%
Fitness Center Discounts 33.3%
Flex Time 0%
Flexible Spending Account 91.7%
Free Parking 83.3%
Home and Auto Insurance Plan 16.7%
Legal Assistance Plan 33.3%
On-Site ATM 7.6%
On-Site Cafeteria 16.7%
On-Site Child Care 0%

28. Work-Life Balance (continued)
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On-Site Dry Cleaning 0%
On-Site Fitness Center 7.6%
On-Site Medical Center 7.6%
On-Site Pharmacy 7.6%
Paid Lunch Period 58.3%
Pre-Employment Physical Exam 16.7%
Pre-Employment Substance Abuse Testing 83.3%
Reimbursable Adoption Expenses 7.6%
Scholarship Program 33.3%
Severance Program 16.7%
Service Awards 91.7%
Smoking Cessation Program 58.3%
Training - Off-Site Business Related 25%
Telecommuting Program 0%
Tool Allowance 7.6%
Tuition Reimbursement 77%
Wellness Program 58.3%
Work Uniforms and Safety Equipment 33.3%

29. Work Related Practices
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Pre-employment Examination 16.7%
Pre-employment Substance Abuse Testing 83.3%
Training Off Site (Business Related) 25%
Work Uniforms and Safety Equipment 33.3%

30. Paid Holidays
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0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%

31. Paid Time Away
Vacation Other Paid Time
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 Average months per
week
 1 week – 6 months
 2 weeks – 9 months
 3 weeks – 39 months
 4 weeks – 62 months
 5 weeks – 90 months
 Average – 2 sick days
per year
 Range 0-8
 Average – 2 personal
days per year
 Range 0-5

32. INCENTIVE PLAN OFFERINGS
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33. Incentive Plan Offerings
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30%
100%
20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
Stock Purchase Option 401K Profit Sharing

34. Thank you for your participation
We look forward to your support next year
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