How many hours does an Operator in Training usually work?

They told me the job is 365 days a year, holidays included. Do people really not get any days off at all? If that's the case I'll give them one year then go back to school for Respiratory Therapy.

They also mentioned that a lot of days involve double-shifts whether from weather-related events or if someone calls out, the low-man has to cover the shift: no problem there BUT they said if that happens you are required to sleep at the plant to be ready to go for your next shift. That I'm not really cool with. That means at least 32 hours away from home. I'm married. I like seeing my wife. We actually get along very well.

In my state if you have to stay you get paid the same rate whether it's work or sleep, but, still, even if I had to be back in 8 hours I'd rather drive home, say hi to everyone, feed the cats, take out the trash, eat, sleep for 5 hours then go back.

Does the union not have rules against overworking employees and not allowing them any time off at all? My mom was like, "But you'll make good money" to which I said, "Yeah, but if I don't ever get to spend any of it, what's the point?" Like those people that save their whole lives for retirement then die a month before that day and someone else gets to spend their life's hard work. I kind of want some balance. I'm fine with double shifts a few times a week, or working 7 days on occasion, but 365 days a year?