maintenance mechanic

production operator

chemical operator

project engineer

press operator

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Typical day at work includes set up and running of machines. Which has been made harder over the years by poor management and a lack of communication or deligation by new management on the floor itself.

The culture at work used to be all in, everyone wanted to help each other attain max profit because in the end its shared. Now shifts are at war because of favoritism that has begun to run rampant in management with no end in sight. Good workers get pushed aside for the "potentials" that step through the door with zero motivation and it really makes you wonder who sits in on the interviews.
Turn over rate is higher than it has ever been and temps come and go like leaves on the breeze once they catch wind of the treatment. It makes for a bitter environment.

Hardest part of the job is learning the machines, learning all the information you don't get from instructions but from experience working with broken and jerry rigged equipment. There are a bazillion work instructions and batch records but half the info you need to really run the product is trapped in some old fogies head and they pick and choose who to bestow it upon.

I can say I enjoy my coworkers, the pay isnt terrible, the work (once you know what youre doing) isnt terrible either. Just the place could be a lot better if management took time to train people right and realized when favoritism becomes a hinderance to the company moreso than a help. They lose a lot of good people that way, the blind eye will eventually be what drives quality down and drives our customers away to seek better options.

Benefits package and overall treatment of employees is really good, but the pay is a little low compared to other companies in the area & the opportunity for advancement is purely based on the needs of the company at any given time. Essentially, you are at the mercy of the work load and proper staffing to be able to reliably learn new equipment and advance your skills. The work itself is not very complicated or difficult, stress levels are often very low so if your looking for a decent paying job and not having to worry about being drained all the time, this is a great place. I would say though, management here is often very confusing with how they handle day to day operations, they hire people seemingly at random and hope they work out. Communication is lacking, so there’s a lot of having to figuring stuff out on your own by asking the right people, instead of just being told. Other than that, this is an above average work environment, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed but it’s far from perfect. 

Gone down hill.  Was once one of the best places to work. Management is poor.  The merale is horrible there.  Work with some great people tho. Its super laid back. Pay not to bad. Can get over time. Over all better than most places to work in York. If you get hire and  can't seem to wanna learn people will notice and they will get you fired. Do your best and show them you wanna be there.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Management is poor

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Poor fellow workers always trying to look better by putting you down to management and they get away with it because they been here longer 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Poor everyone is always looking over your shoulder

Do not recommend this company with high turnover rate.
This company doesn't reward your hard work. It is a workplace that uses PHD scientists as technicians, and requests all levels of scientists and chemists to work on activities beyond their responsibility, like daily waste/trash disposal etc.
Even worse, the company might sue you after you left the company.


This job is a very good well paying job. Great benefits and very good HR support. I loved my supervisor. Typical day would be to start working on the MBR. Gather your supplies. Proceed to get set for start up and get the machine up to par and start production. That’s basically it in a nutshell. 

Toxic work culture: High turnover and frequent layoffs.
Low pay: Salaries are significantly below industry standards.
Inexperienced replacements: The company struggles to maintain competitive salaries, leading to high turn over and hiring less experienced (less expensive) staffs.

If you love being worked to death, enjoy a dead end job, like a high turnover rate and enjoy being pushed into their new and ever changing policies for their benefit...work for them! Oh, and you have to have a knack for sticking your nose up people's backside.

Lack of Management skill
Lack of Integrity by President
Negative culture
Lack of Operations and Planning experience 
Do not recommend to anyone 
Chairman does not meet with anyone, works for the family ownership 
No hands on training
low vacation time
expected to work Overtime



The management nice to your face but will talk horrible about you behind your back. They will make you promises and act like they are looking out for your best interests. They will then deny every saying things. My advice make sure you get everything in writing. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Maintenance mechanic 3 salaries reported	$25.67 per hour
Production operator 2 salaries reported	$23.00 per hour
Chemical operator 2 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour
Project engineer 1 salary reported	$87,500 per year
Press operator 1 salary reported	$22.50 per hour

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