DaySpring Orientation Form

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DaySpring is a company founded with a common vision, to make Christ known through the printed message. Their products are sold in Christian retail stores, mass market and internet retailers, card and gift stores, and other outlets in the U.S. and 60 countries worldwide.

Mission: To know God, to demonstrate His Kingdom, and to help people throughout the world know and share His love by providing Christians with tools of communication that express God's heart in fresh, new ways.

Values:

Honor and respect others
Servant-Hearted in attitude and actions
Be good stewards of talents, resources and responsibilities
Pursue excellence through continues improvement and innovation
Honesty and integrity in all our actions and relationships

Our Department, Order Fulfillment, is dedicated to fulfilling our Mission, Vision, and living out our Values daily. We are committed to Right Fulfillment; the right product to the right customer at the right time and the right cost.

Shifts vary by department and there are 2 paid 15 min break and 1 mandatory 30 min lunch break,

and occasionally OT is required moving to 10 hour days and possibly a Saturday. Department Shifts:

Shift start/stop times are as follows:
- Start times range between 6:00am and 8:00am.
- Stop times range between 2:30pm and 4:30pm
- Work schedules will be communicated by 1^st Employment prior to the first day of assignment.

Additional Details:

Most positions are seasonal but since 2010 DaySpring is converting an average of 3-5 temporary employees per year.
DaySpring provides a friendly work environment, focused on their mission and values as company.
DaySpring is a climate controlled environment.
Please be prepared as you may be working in multiple departments in one day
Employees will be given a locker to keep their personal items in upon their first day

The following conditions are absolute and non-negotiable. Please initial after each statement to indicate your compliance. Any employee in violation of these practices is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

1. Distribution Arrival: Upon your arrival at DaySpring you will park in the South Side of the parking lot, which is the closest near the Distribution Center. The doors you enter will be directly across from the crosswalk.

2. Badge: All employees at DaySpring will be issued a badge.

3. Time Clock: Employees must clock in and out using the last four numbers of their social security number. In the event you were unable to clock in or out please notify 1st Employment representative and your supervisor immediately.

4. Breaks/Lunch: Everyone is expected to remain in their work areas until the beginning of their break or lunch time, and should return promptly at the end of the 15 or 30 minutes respectively

• Distribution: The break room area is equipped with vending machines, refrigerators, microwaves, etc. Please keep the area clean and pick after yourself.

5. Drug Screens: 1st Employment Staffing and DaySpring are proud to work together in keeping a workplace free of drugs. 1st Employment Staffing will perform pre-employment drug screens, random drug screens, or drug screens after any reasonable suspicion. No employee will be allowed to work under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance or to bring alcohol or any controlled substances to company property.

9. Safety: Safety is everyone’s responsibility. DaySpring will provide you a safe workspace, but it is your responsibility to keep safe work principles in mind at all times while on the job. You must be safe over everything else.

a. Lifting: An employee may be required to lift 25 – 50 lbs. during shift

6. Attendance: A very high attendance standard is set for all employees assigned to DaySpring. Employees are required to inform both their Day Spring Supervisor as well as 1st Employment representative of any pre-planned absence 24hrs in advance.

Use proper lifting techniques.

I Size up load before trying to lift

II Bend you knees. Allow your legs, not your back, to do the work

III Carry the load close to your body

IV Do not twist or turn your body once you have made the lift

V Make sure you can carry the load where you need to go before attempting to move it. Make sure your path is free of obstacles and there are no hazards such as spills in your path

VI Set the load down properly. Lower your body slowly, letting your legs do most of the work.

VII Always push, not pull an object. Pushing puts less strain on the back.

a. Fire exits: Team Leaders will make you aware of fire exits. Please make a note of where these are locates. Never block aisles around fire extinguisher and fire exits..

a. Absences and/or TARDINESS will not be tolerated. If at any time this becomes an issue, your assignment will be terminated immediately.

b. Housekeeping: Properly dispose of all trash and debris. Should you see anything on the floor, please pick it up to reduce trip hazards. Keep all aisles, walkways, and exits clear of obstacles. Outside and in the break area, please dispose of trash in the proper receptacles.

c. Safety Equipment: Employees are required to wear proper PPE as required by their assignment/Team Leader.

b. 1 unexcused absence/tardy is allowed a month.

d. Weapons: Weapons of any kind are prohibited on company property

10. Smoking Areas: Day Spring is a tobacco free facility. No forms of tobacco products or usage will be tolerated within the facility this includes vapors. There will be designated areas for tobacco users located outside Distribution. Any use of tobacco outside the designated areas will not be tolerated. Smoke breaks can be taken during your breaks and lunch time

Please call the following numbers in the event you are absent or tardy:

1^st Employment office phone 479-238-8989

Please contact your supervisor at one of the numbers listed below:

Steve Hopper / /Team Leader: 479-549-6233
Sherry Robison/ Team Leader: 479-549-6239
Distribution Start Station: 479-549-6487 use if Team Leader is not accessible by phone or email.
Richard Dozier / Team Leader: 479-549-6434
Amanda Lanham / Team Leader: 479-549-6544
Special Accounts: 479-549-6109 - Use if Team Leader is not accessible
Dawn Rutherford / Team Leader: 479-549-6150
Mary & Martha Home Base: 479-549-6114 – use if Team Leader is not accessible by phone or email.
Sharla Hicks 479-549-6313

11. Dress code: Employee must show up to work wearing job appropriate clothing. Any violation of this, including the wearing of items that may be deemed inappropriate, including open toed or open heeled shoes, could result in being sent home or dismissal. Shorts are allowed but they must be no shorter than two inches above the knee level and have no strings hanging. Plain t-shirts are encouraged, however the display of designs is acceptable as long as is not of sexual, violent, drug or alcohol content or go against DaySpring values in any way. Tank tops are not allowed, however sleeveless shirts are acceptable.

12. Cell phones: No cell phones will be allowed while working. Receiving or making calls while on the floor is not permitted. Cell phones, however, are allowed while on breaks. If there is a family emergency they can call 479-549-6487, and you will be paged.

c. Job Abandonment Policy: Abandoning or not completing a shift WILL cause your pay to be dropped down to minimum wage for any hours worked in the current work week.

13. Drug & Alcohol Policy: 1st Employment is committed to providing a safe and productive drug-free workplace. A failed drug screen may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Any employee who refuses to submit to a federally-mandated drug test will be deemed to have failed the test and will be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment. It is also the policy of 1st Employment to strictly prohibit employees and others working on company premises from reporting to work or working under the influence of unauthorized or illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages. Any employee found to use, sell, possess, or distribute any illegal or unauthorized drugs (including excessive quantities of prescription or over the counter drugs) while on 1st Employment or 1st Employment customer property, performing 1st Employment-related duties, or operating 1st Employment or 1st Employment customer equipment will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment. 1st Employment strictly prohibits employees from possessing, using, and/or being under the influence of medical marijuana at work. Employees violating this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment

14. Checks: Direct deposit is available to all employees. If you chose not to participate in Direct Deposit, your check will be mailed from our Corporate Office.

7. Attitude: All employees must exhibit professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Also, must have a positive work attitude and show motivation. Open communication is encouraged. Employees are free to ask questions if not sure they understand the instructions given. Every mistake costs money to the business. Harassment, disorderly conduct, immoral or vulgar actions will not be tolerated will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

15. Injury Reporting Procedures: It is very important that 1st Employment be advised immediately of all information about a work related injury. 1st Employment’s policy requires that you notify both your On-Site Supervisor and your 1st Employment Representative of your injury. If circumstances don’t allow an immediate notification, you must report the incident to 1st Employment as soon as practicable. 1st Employment has a 24-hour a day, seven-day a week mobile app, emergency cell phone 479-238-8989 and email service, workcomp@1stemployment.net, to take your report. It’s your responsibility as our employee to report your injury to 1st Employment prior to receiving any medical treatment otherwise WC will not cover. The customer is NOT responsible for reporting your incident/accident nor authorized to approve treatment. Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for the payment of a loss is guilty of a Class D felony, and may be subject to maximum imprisonment in the state prison for up to six (6) years, or by a fine of up to $10,000, or by both. In such cases, the Insurance Commissioner will refer the matter to the local prosecuting attorney

16. Job Changes: In order to ensure your safety, it is very important that 1st Employment be advised immediately of any changes to your job title, department and/or primary job duties and tasks. In addition, you should never perform a job that you have not been properly trained and authorized to perform

8. Language: Only use work appropriate language. Obscenities or offensive language will not be tolerated.

17. Safety Sensitive: This job has been classified by our client as Safety Sensitive according to state law guidelines and drug testing and fit-for-duty evaluation may be required as a condition of employment

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