Hancock Fabrics Employer Reviews

i wasnt getting paid but i actually enjoyed the enviroment and the people there

Assisted customers daily with proper selections and measurements. Helped with store projects and displays. Loved the daily variety of work and customers.

A typical day at work be cutting measuring and cutting fabric.
I learned the different types of fabric.
The management is very nice at Hancock Fabrics. They always tell me just about everyday what a good job I've done.
The hardest part of the job would have to be stocking, and that's just because I'm still trying to get familiarized with the store.
The – more... most enjoyable part of the job would be the customers. I like being around them while having small talk. – less

I liked working with the Hancock fabric customers and especially the "regulars" who asked for my input and advice about their sewing projects. I did NOT like the corporation's lack of support and lack of value placed in its associates. The amount of work and expectations were not even CLOSE to compensated for in their minimum wage pay scale. As an experienced – more... sewing and quilting aficionado I was able to provide my customers with expert advice and suggestions and I learned many things and got great ideas from my customers, regarding projects, sewing tips and shortcuts, but training for the job itself was nonexistent, and management subpar.
The hardest part was the heavy lifting, and being on my feet on concrete floor for 6-8 hours with no fatigue mats at the cutting table or cash register, so I often went home with aching feet and legs. Even expensive orthopedic shoes designed for nurses didn't help.
The corporation has no interest in input about improving security either with additional help or cameras or mirrors to assist the TWO people per shift with loss prevention. If we were very busy (which was often) there wasn't enough help to assist customers without a long wait and no way to watch shoppers who might be able to steal whatever they wanted because of the inappropriate arrangement of the craft aisles and displays. Once on my shift someone stole a three foot bench right out of the entryway without notice by anyone until it was already gone! Even with the employee discount, which is generous, I often lost out on the opportunity to buy something I wanted because the manager (the only person able to check out employees) wasn't at work that day, and it would be gone when I went back later to get it. I frequently missed lunch because we were too busy and short handed to take a break. – less

I went in, I did my job, I went home. I minded my own business and did what I was supposed to.

I enjoyed going to work with great people and the atmosphere with the ladies were excited. All the managers were great to work with and employees got along well with each other. There was nothing really hard except being on your feet all day but working short hours wasnt a problem. The most enjoyable part of my job was meeting people and learning from – more... them. – less

working here was very redundant. Cut the fabrics, put them back, then go back and fix them because customers apparently can't just look, they have to touch and pull things apart. The co-workers were fun for the most part and they all knew at least a little about sewing and textiles. The hardest part was the annoying mess customers would make. The best – more... part was listening to the fun and creative projects the customers were working on. Management was directly reflected from their mood. – less

there was alot of counting and cleaning and putting stuff in its place

Was fun working here would greet customers assisted them in locating a particular fabric.
I learned about the different fabrics and the good uses for them.
The management was always interested in how to make the store better.
Enjoy and miss my coworkers.

Visit stores, walk store for planogram compliance, neatness and product needs. I learned that this job required managers that could work many hours a week and be on their feet constantly. Management was good and listened to field. Co-workers were helpful and we helped each other when needed. The challenging part of the job was getting ad sets, floor – more... moves, and stock out and staying within hours allotted. The most enjoyable part was working with the team to give our guests a great shopping experience. – less

All aspects of runnning a 15000 sq ft building,
Learned more about the management process
I liked working with people, helping them with projects

The co-workers were great ladies to work with. There was always a sense of team work. I'd love to go back to that same location and work with the same ladies. I really enjoyed my time there.

A typical day at work with Hancock Fabric, was an exciting place to work. With coworkers who understand you and we all knew so much about the product we are promoting and selling. I learned so much more about the products the we carried at the store. The hardest part about the job was, standing on our feet all that. And the most enjoyable of the job – more... was we all worked as a team and go the job done. – less

loved this job. it was a great learning experiance. and the people were a joy to work with.

A typical day entitled of dealing with rude, naggy, old women buying fabrics. I learned a great deal of patience and understanding. The management was poor and didn't teach me much. My co-workers were often terrible. Over 12 got fired or quit in the span of 8 months. The hardest part of the job was the understaffed working of busy weekends and holidays. – more... Often times I would run the entire store by myself or with an associate whom was new or ignorant, meanwhile lines at the register&cutting table would stack upwards of 20's. The most enjoyable part was quitting. – less

I enjoyed providing the needs of the customers
most of all I enjoyed measuring and cuttung the cloth for the customers, and supplying their needs, resolving them.

Company going through upper management change for the better,

Very good place for a part time job.
Coworkers worked as a team

I would assist the customers with measuring and cutting fabrics, run the cash register, stock the shelves, answer phones, and give knowledgeable advice.

I would come in on many days opening the store.
Go over sales from the previous day. Enter all information into the computer and report that information to our district office.
Welcome all the employees that would be working that day.
Make sure everyone knew what the plan was for the day. Customers first but we could be working on on a variety of differnt – more... projects such as: setting up sales, ordering, remerchandising, recieving trucks etc.
Trying to get all the work done I found the hardest part of the day.
Happy customer was the most enjoyable part of the job. Able to help someone with a project and they came back to show you how it worked out. – less