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I was excited to start there, it was close to my home and the pay was pretty good.  I also thought it would be a great entry into the steel industry. Then I quickly started seeing the issues right away with this company.  

The people I trained with were not nice people and did not treat me well.  Instead of telling you the right way, they get an attitude or outright yell at you for making mistakes.  A lot of the workers are toxic and mistreat you because they think they are someone special.  

Maintenance is too busy watching movies, being on the computer, and sleeping to do their jobs. They always are trying to make it out like you are bothering them for no reason to do their jobs and try to accuse you of things, totally ridiculous.  I dreaded literally every time I had to call them for something because I knew it would be a hassle.  The good maintenance guys left and we got stuck with the worse ones.  It got to the point where I would only call them if absolutely necessary and even then, they were mad you needed them to do what they are paid for.  

The union is a joke; the company bypasses rules as it sees fit, but the rules are strictly adhered to when it comes to the workers.  Management takes full advantage of the workers and will bend union rules if deemed necessary.  But the workers?  That is the rules, plain and simple.  

It is a steel mill, there is dirt, grease, and coolant all over the place and a lot of dangerous chemicals.  This was expected but your boots and clothes will forever smell like grease and they are hard to clean yourself because that is what will be in your washing machine.   There are optional uniforms, which is definitely the better option.  The road leading into the place is dark, old, and has lots of potholes and debris from cars and people.  

With drastic changes, this could be a great place to work.  But in it's capacity when I was there, I would not wish this job on an enemy!  I did learn a lot there, but I was really disappointed in the end that the treatment of the place was as bad as it was.  

As it sits rn, it's not terrible compared to rv work, it's not very hard work at all for the money you make, the seniority ladder thing sucks cause the low guys get forced over and it's hard to fit that into your out of work life, and you have to work here atleast 10 or so years to get on morning shift. It is kinda dirty here, but coming from a weld shop and an rv plant, it ain't nothing that bad, people are just soft.
The upper management isnt the best, I will gladly admit that, and the floor managers, atleast in my department, are somewhat clueless to what goes on on the floor cause the day shift and evening shift guys have never even worked on the floor where as the night shift guy has and knows what he's doing.
They do have cameras EVERYWHERE, the shipping office looks like an NSA facility, so you're always being watched.
It can be dangerous if you don't have a good grasp on physics and how to run a crane, but if you just be careful, loading a truck is gravy.
As far as training goes, I got trained by multiple people because they didn't have enough guys on the night shift which, for me, was awesome because I got a bunch of tips and tricks from the guys that have been here for 10-40 years, picked up some knowledge from all of them and we went through a training process with a certified training, and got a training certificate.
The pay is pretty good, it's about what I made at heartland, the insurance is phenomenal.
Overall it's not a bad place, honestly.

Required to be at work at least 10 minutes early do the shift change with previous shift (only 12 hour shifts no rotating shifts either stuck with what they give you) then start running the machine along with what other changes management (management different people) you to do.
Didn't really learn anything there was always second guessing every decision I made, someone in management will always find something wrong with something I did  (that's a big problem  with 8 bosses and no one will say who my direct supervisor was so always in trouble) 
No one in management is fit for the position they're in it's just a constant competition between all of them of who was the boss.
Culture amongst staff is friendly for the most part.
There is nothing easy about the job and it's largely to do with management this job was the most physically and mentally stressful job I've ever had.
The most enjoyable part of the job was when management went home for the day 
(Usually around 12AM and would be back at 6AM)


This plant is a dump. There is grease, coolant, and water all over! You are expected to work safely in a facility that is decrepit. A picturesque OSHA violation. Mills, cranes, and forklifts are dilapitated.Management despises the Union, blatantly ignores the contract, refusing to honor seniority, assigning jobs and overtime by merit, etc. Furthermore, the plant manager systematically prevents employee advancement by not bidding jobs to create upward movement. Stagnant work culture. Employee morale is non-existent. The workers are ok....back stabbing, dagger wielding degenerates that simply cannot get hired by any reptable outfit. If you like forced 16 hour shifts, merciless management, unsafe work conditions, and throwing your union dues into some Judas' IRA, while  they do nothing to ensure your livlihood then this the place for you.

I really enjoy coming to work each day and feel lucky to be part of a company that actually treats its people well. The team is friendly and supportive, which makes it easy to get along with everyone and work together without a lot of stress. Management is approachable and communicates clearly, while also trusting us to do our jobs without micromanaging. I also appreciate the work-life balance and flexibility, which makes a big difference day to day. It feels like the company genuinely cares about its employees and wants them to succeed. There are good opportunities to learn and grow, and hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Overall, it’s just a positive environment to be in, and I feel proud to work here and be part of a company that’s doing things the right way.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Could have been a great experience.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Flat out disrespect and micromanagement at the plant level.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I can't speak for the entire company but as for the new Sinton plant the plant manager needs to follow a different career path, he is vulgar, disrespectful and a micromanager, maybe this is what worked 40 years ago but not a good plan in today's world.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Try to follow the direction of too many bosses.

Brand new beautiful manufacturing steel plant. Come be part of a strong team with supportive leadership and mentors guiding and developing each team member. Safety is a key focus to all employees and visitors. This company offers great benefits, quarterly bonuses, personal and financial growth opportunities and has a positive work environment. As part of the current leadership team, I can honestly say, the corporate management have been very supportive of our employee trainings and development. Overall, this employer has been a wonderful company and I’m very excited for the future!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people I worked with were great 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The CEO is rude and has zero people skills. He hired his lawyer “friend” and pat co-worker as the head of HR and they basically made sure they had all of their bases covered when it came to complaints about him or how people were being treated at the company. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful and unorganized.  Toxic behaviors from management and too many secrets are partially to blame.

Worst management I’ve ever worked for! Company doesn’t respect the union at all, and the chief executive union steward is the biggest company man I’ve ever seen. Shipping Supervisors find “loopholes” in the contract, and force you to do stuff that is against contract...They also love to follow you with the cameras all the time, and call you on the phones to harass you the whole shift. However...it is a great job if you like being dirty, and slipping on coolant/oil hazards all the time. Company is very cheap with PPE. Great Benefits through the union, good pay, but you will be one unhappy individual.

When the market is strong, the pressure is on to squeeze out as much product as possible.  When the market is poor, the pressure is on to squeeze out as much product as possible.
The people are great.  The bonuses can be great.  The management team is operationally good but they don’t care one iota about employee happiness, career development, or who you are as a person.

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