packager

millwright

cleaner

shipping and receiving clerk

operator

American Sugar Refining, Inc.

This was one of the more difficult environments I’ve worked in. There was a constant sense of disorganization, with priorities changing frequently and not always being clearly communicated across teams. It often felt like different groups were operating on different versions of the same project, which made alignment and execution unnecessarily complicated.

A lot of the responsibility in the role came without the structure or support needed to be effective. You were expected to keep things moving forward, even when there wasn’t clear direction, established processes, or consistent communication to support that. Over time, that created a steady level of pressure that didn’t really ease up.

There was also a noticeable gap between expectations and what was realistically achievable given the environment. Goals and opportunities were often presented in a positive light, but day-to-day conditions didn’t always support those outcomes, which made it difficult to feel confident in longer-term expectations.

Decision-making was not always transparent, and it wasn’t always clear how certain outcomes were reached. That lack of visibility made it harder to navigate the role and understand how to adjust or improve performance. At times, the environment felt more competitive than collaborative, which added another layer of difficulty when working across teams.

Turnover seemed to be fairly common, including people leaving not long after joining. That lack of continuity made it harder to build consistency or establish effective ways of working. When concerns were raised, they didn’t always lead to meaningful changes, which contributed to the overall experience.

There are opportunities to gain exposure to complex work, but the environment may not be a good fit for those looking for stability, clear expectations, and a more structured and supportive workplace.

A typical day would be to enforce company policies on Union members to where the proper PPE gear. (protective clothing) to do the job. Check SAP for product on hand against Product being shipped. Verify product on hand by physically seeing the product in the proper locations. Check the warehouse for cleanliness, check the personnel punch in and out times, Give safety classes before the start of each shift. Make sure the union members have what is needed on hand to perform their jobs. Make sure they are all where they are supposed to be.Document machines that break down how long it took to get them running again, how long did it take the mechaics to arrive on scene, what you made your people do while it was being fixed, etc. Insure all forklift drivers were performing their PMCS on their lifts. What I learned from this job is that Union Members are not and never will be your friend, they are workers period nothing more. Management immediatly above me was bad, My co-workers were helpful at times but again even they were not to be trusted, everyone was out for themselves, no long term team work. The hardest part about the job was watching your back because at night you were the only co. rep there and the rest were union.The most enjoyable part of the job is when you complete your job at the end of the day knowing that your shift shipped more than any other shift in the day.

come in punch the clock, put on all required ppe, go to maintenance shop get orders for the day , go out on floor , make sure all machines are functioning properly , then get onto assigned tasks. If machines are not working correctly ,must attend to that first. Its a good place to work if you keep to your own business, there's a high turnover there.a lot of temp to hire , so there constantly training people who last a week or two.the management i cant say to much about because, there overwhelmed with work and theirs a lot of pressure from above.(the company is very large, and theirs a lot of chiefs .) Hard part of job, when the summer comes and the bees come out, literally millions , when your working 30 or 40 feet in the air it gets a little hairy ! thank got im not allergic.Best part of my job is, when everything is running smooth and can assist in production , most of the people there are decent and fun to work with.

Some dysfunction and lack of communication with management.  Job very demanding and complicated with new challenges every day.  Many different products are processed and packaged which makes the environment interesting and provides variety.  The facility is considered a refinery, so tracking and memorizing which pipes feed which silos is a brain stimulator.  There is no such thing as a "typical" day at work.  Learned many things about processing various types and kinds of sugar for different customers especially those that require specialty sugar.  The hardest part of the job is the lack of maintenance and timely repairs on the equipment.  The most enjoyable part of the job is interacting with the employees, meeting production goals coordinating the various tasks needed to make and process the sugar, being associated with the familiar company name, focus on safety, the water view of the Carceness Straights when the ships dock at the facility..

What is the best part of working at the company?
I’m working with people all races creates and colors knowing that the company has your back they supply you with everything you need with the company like that you can never go wrong

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When other people do not do their jobs some people are there just for a check, but there are those who really come to work to work and do a good job and I’ll proud of what they do thank you

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Open the divers a good place to work if you love working with all sorts of people that’s a blessing in itself

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
it’s grand supervisors always seem to have a good sense of humor to speak to people at least most of them and you can always count on certain people know that the data go well for everyone

Absolutely worse place ever worked, minimum of 84 hours a week with maybe 2 days a month off. Their safety is a joke, care nothing about improving conditions. No family life they assume they own you once you come here. Pay for any skilled craft is low and there is little chance of a decent raise at all. I would tell anyone coming here to work to get the heck out now. Management is stuck on stupid and manage the same way they did in the 70s because that's the way we have always done it. They are only concerned about $$$ and your health and wellness is the last thing on the list. This place has been here since 1909, still managed the same, management only concern is show their power by trying to fire anyone they can, the union here is very very weak.
 DO NOT START A JOB HERE, FIND SOMETHING BETTER.

I worked at ASR for 6 years before I decided to move on. I did not get fired; I decided to leave after being offered a better/safer position elsewhere with much better pay. Over time, the company has hired newer management and had a turnaround for the worst. The company prioritizes production above all else. They claim their number 1 focus is health and safety, but there is nothing healthy or safe about working mandatory 12 hours a day for 12 days straight while rotating between 3 different shifts every two weeks. All money, is not good money. Say goodbye to having any type of life while working here. Oh and Union?? Pssh, a joke. You are your own union. At the end of the day, if you kiss up to management, you’ll do fine and get away with a ton. If you speak up for yourself, be prepared to get the short end of the stick. 

Domino is a tough physical environment due to the nature of the work, it is HOT. Days are long and there are many times where weeks are ten or eleven days.
I several new inventory, payroll and CAD programs as well as many manufacturing processes I hadn't been exposed to before.
Management was consistent and competent.
The crew I supervised was very talented, probably the best group I've ever supervised. My fellow supervisors were all outstanding in their fields and generally very supportive.
The toughest part of this job is the heat which at times in certain areas can exceed 130F. The work schedule will put a crimp in your personal life but you're very well paid.
What I enjoyed the most here was the relationship with my crew and freedom to run the crew as I saw fit.

This is by far the worst company that I've ever worked for. Everything is micromanaged from the top down. There isn't any diversity on the leadership team--Caucasian males only club! There isn't any type of development for the hourly folks. There isn't any maintenance being done on the machines. They run to failure which means production gets behind and then scheduled time off is then scheduled an hour before weekend starts. The facilities haven't been updated in who knows how long. It looks like something from a horror movie. The managers are by far the most 'lost' of any I've ever encountered. They are all cave men who think they know everything.  My advice--stay away unless you don't have any other choice. If you do end up working there, DON'T TRUST ANYONE.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The freedom to do whatever you wanted. People sat in cubical all day and collected a paycheck with no accountability. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of communication with management and bosses. More bosses and not enough workers to do their jobs. Management didn't communicate daily responsibilities. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is a terrible work environment and culture. They are going to get someone killed if they don't improve their safety programs. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It started early in the morning doing the day before production numbers, and issues and problems that occurred the day or night before. Solving daily problems. But there was not direction from my boss.

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Packager 1 salary reported	$26.50 per hour
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Operator 3 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour

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