machine operator

forklift operator

industrial mechanic

production supervisor

maintenance technician

American Textile Company

Firstly, I started and was being trained by a person who started 5 days before me. We both trained each other as best we could. Trying to get the person "training" to be able to do so was hard, because they are being pulled in too many directions. There is no clear training outline for any position. It is very assumed you know what you are doing immediately. There is not one person labeled a trainer. Every person should get the same training for each position, there is no training schedule for any position. The employees are observed and criticized when they are not doing jobs as expected. With no formal training about what is to be expected. The job doesn't pay well at all, especially for what you are expected to learn and do. The feel was that the people in production make as many pillows as possible and that was all the was important. Other shifts don't work together. Communication from the people in the offices to production floor is very broken. No one is on the same page. Very unprofessional, bathrooms and break rooms are not cleaned like they should be. The bathroom in the office area are immaculate while the production floor facilities are subpar. Very depressing place. 

There are many learning opportunities but, no one is willing to show you or walk through with you on how to do something or why it's done a certain way.  

Therefore there is a lack of knowledge or the desire to explain. No one is willing to try something a different way where they could be more productive.  There are individuals who have been here and have knowledge about all the moving parts in the company but, if someone who is newer they expect that you pick it up right away which is impossible.

There is lack of communication with managers and peers. The lack of communication is around no clear definition of what is expected or taking time out to work with the manager and employee.

The pay is very low (with no cost of living increase), the morale is horrible. The team environment is one of treating people below them poorly and doing the bare minimum. All business decisions are fear based.

Very toxic leadership, especially offsite leadership. Leadership cultivated a culture of poor treatment of others and created an environment that set us against one another instead of working as a supportive team.

It was hard to get basic tools needed to do the job.

I would caution anyone who wants to join this company to reconsider, this is not the kind of place to settle down. 

I was going through something with my job i was a good worker hardly missed any days i asked for a change of shift because i am a single parent and the work hours are hard nothing happened so i end up couldn't make it to work because of my responsibilities to my son and got fired the chain of command in management sucks they don't have any good communication with each other so the good works end up getting fired the turn over rate there is high and in that company it's not how good you are that make you raise in the company it's who you know and it's cool if you have zero experience you can get ahead over someone who is more experienced and been there longer to you they don't look within but outside for top positions

Recruiter failed to adequately detail what the position involved. The work is pretty mindless and self explanatory, however more than 1 minute of training would have been great.  Co workers on the line are unhelpful.  Everyone want to be the boss, why?  I have no idea.  I guess even the lowest of creatures need to feel important.  Break room is absolutely filthy.  Employees don't seem to get there are garbage cans near by.  Oh well, I guess the floor will do.  By the end of the 12 hours shift, I've had enough.  This was not the place for me. Good place if you are very young, new to the country or just recently got out of jail or rehab.  It's a job that will keep you busy while earning money.  For the rest of us, my advice is - stay away.

The company considers itself a “start up” company but has over 99 years in the business. That alone should be your reason to not apply. They fire and replace people with contractors who if they don’t bend at the knee for the company they end contracts with them. They under pay everyone and there are more SVP and Directors in this company than there is subordinates. Everyone wants to pick and choose when they want to be a leader and the brothers (CEO and COO) have separated the company to the point other departments are against one another. This place is unprofessional, untrustworthy, and overall NOT the place for you to work or grow at. 

I have been here for years. Its way better than what others tell you. Most of the people who tell you other wise is blowing smoke. There is tons and tons of different jobs to learn and master and climb ranks. You have to show a great work ethic which most people don't and they blame it on others and quit. Family feel company, great co workers. I sometimes enjoy being at work than I do at home. Management is great. Sometimes stressful but I've never turned the other cheek. This company gave me so many opportunities and is willing to help you grow and I'm forever grateful. Would reccomend.

Typical work day consist of corrections of different products in the warehouse. As far as a learning experience I have learned how the handling on pillows work and how they put them together. Management was very well for me never had any problems. The work place culture was fairly ok. The hardest part of the job came for me when I was about 7 months pregnant and had to walk a long distance from the bathroom area but other than that it was not really hard at all. The most enjoyable part of the job was the easy work provided.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The hours and weekends off. The hours were from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and off on weekends unless there was overtime 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part of the job was the 5:00 AM shifts and traveling back and forth from Valdosta to Tifton 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very friendly and comfortable 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day was working on the assembly line until lunch and then working on the packing line after lunch

The worst job ever. Huge turnover rate numerous of people walk off that job within minutes and I can see why. Job is a revolving door. When I started I was taken on a tour of the place told what to do for my job description they basically handed me garbage bags and sent me on my way.Great job if you're in your 20s with no bills or financial responsibilities to pay most people who work there are in their 20s however I wouldn't recommend this job to anyone over 40. Beware of the office snitch who does nothing all day but sit in the office run out with a laptop every so often weigh a pillow trying to get people fired.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 7 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Forklift operator 5 salaries reported	$16.21 per hour
Industrial mechanic 2 salaries reported	$26.50 per hour
Production supervisor 1 salary reported	$21.50 per hour
Maintenance technician 2 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour

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