residential sales

truck driver

warehouse worker

operator

commercial sales executive

Cambria

Basically you come in, do your job, don't make drama or try to abuse or work around the system and you will be treated just fine. 

The biggest downfall is the PTO and attendance issues. You have to use PTO for everything. So if you have to leave half an hour early, you have to put in an hour PTO (you can only request in hour increments). If you have to leave to deal with a family emergency, they take your PTO for the amount of hours you were gone AND you get an attendance violation. Outside of MN, where law requires sick time, there is no paid sick time. If you call off sick, again they take your PTO and you get a violation. You cannot take any time unpaid. Vacation and attendance policies are not consistent within the location or the company. They will work with you a little if you aren't some one who has regular attendance issues. 

They just recently started doing background checks which is good. They had a tendency to hire people with felonies, and more times than not, they ended up being the ones that caused problems. Which was a waste of time and training because they never lasted. 

You get paid breaks as long as you stay on the premises. You have to clock out and leave the property if you take smoke breaks. You get one 10 minute break in the morning and a half hour lunch break. If you clock out longer than those allotted times, you will get attendance violations. If you are good with attendance and its a one off, they likely will just give you a verbal warning.

If you stick it out long enough in one area, you can ask to train in other areas.

The location is open to hearing employee ideas. They are very safety conscious, and they take employee safety seriously.

They do promote from within. But they have also hired managers/supervisors from outside. In my experience, there has only been 1 person who stuck around that was hired in for management.

They have slowly been taking away things like Holiday parties and even giving gifts to people who have been with the company for 10 years. They used to give out giftcards for Thanksgiving to everyone but even that stopped. They are lucky enough to have certain employees that try to do things for the employees to lift morale. It seems like they are slowly bringing back appreciation luncheons. 

Benefits are not good. It's roughly $700 a month for family and it does not cover a lot. No vision, and dental only covers 1,500 a year for everyone on the plan (not per person). The premium goes up every year, and you get less coverage, so that's neat. There is a benefit meeting every year where the HR rep comes in to go over what is changing and you can ask questions which is very helpful.

Raises used to be good when you deserved it. They just switched to a percentage which amounts to less than a dollar. The unfortunate part is that they implemented this when everything else started getting more expensive so it really feels like a slap in the face.

I worked at this company for several years, and unfortunately there were many ongoing issues that made the environment difficult and unsustainable long term.

The culture is extremely micromanaged. Productivity is constantly tracked, and employees are frequently questioned if they are unable to meet ever-changing expectations. Reps are encouraged to document every aspect of their daily tasks and routines so replacements can easily step in if someone leaves, which creates a very replaceable and transactional feeling.

Job expectations change constantly, with additional responsibilities continuously added to employees’ workloads. It becomes nearly impossible to stay ahead or feel accomplished because priorities and initiatives are always shifting. Employees are also regularly pulled from their actual work responsibilities to attend meetings and trainings for initiatives that often never become part of the role.

The company prioritizes hiring and promoting management rather than investing in the employees doing the day-to-day work. Many managers appeared underqualified or unprofessional, and communication between leadership was highly inconsistent. One employee would be told one thing while another employee received completely different instructions, leading to confusion and frustration across teams.

There is also a noticeable “boys club” culture within upper management. Advancement opportunities for women did not always feel based solely on performance or merit.

Work-life balance is not respected. Employees are expected to participate in associations and company-related activities outside normal working hours. Reps are also expected to maintain social media activity for the company multiple times per week, further blurring the line between work and personal time.

The company often overlooks the importance of frontline employees such as reps, showroom staff, and operations teams, despite these being the people who directly impact customers and daily business success. Instead, significant attention, bonuses, and rewards are focused on upper management.

While I was employed there was a constant turnover. I was asked multiple times if I know anybody to fulfill open opportunities. I never had any recommendations due to I would never encourage anyone to work at this company

Additionally, the company waste financial opportunities on vacations, where top managers and top-performing reps (president club) are rewarded with separate vacations with the owner of the company. Poor use of company funds across the board.

Cambria presents itself as a well-organized and professional company, but my experience was very different. From the hiring process to daily operations, there seemed to be a lack of communication, structure, and consistency.

For example, I was told the background check process would typically take about a week and was given a specific start date. Based on that information, I put in my two weeks’ notice at my previous job. However, the background process took several weeks, my start date was delayed, and I lost income as a result. After being hired, I learned this situation was common despite employees being told otherwise. I also found out the background check procedures were relatively new.

Once hired, there was very little direction or training. Management frequently said work was slow, but even during downtime, I was not properly trained on additional responsibilities. When training finally happened, it came weeks or even months after I started.

During training, there was also an expectation that I constantly prove my initiative and worth rather than receive clear guidance and support as a new employee.

I was hired for a specific role, but I was regularly expected to take on additional responsibilities without any increase in pay. When there was little work available, I was often assigned tasks such as sweeping, cleaning windows, and other janitorial duties simply to stay busy, despite the company already employing janitorial staff. At one point, I was even told to stay “out of sight, out of mind,” which sometimes meant spending long periods with little to no meaningful work or direction.

The workplace culture also felt unprofessional at times. Gossip among employees was common, and I frequently heard inappropriate comments regarding disabilities and minorities. There also seemed to be an environment where employees would report one another over minor issues in an attempt to avoid scrutiny themselves.

The company maintains very strict workplace rules regarding cellphone use, parking....yes parking, uniforms, and overall conduct. While structure and professionalism are understandable expectations, the environment often felt overly rigid and stressful.

Overall, Cambria can provide a paycheck if someone simply needs work, but I would not recommend becoming too comfortable there. In only three months, the environment already felt exhausting due to the constant pressure, lack of direction, and excessive focus on rules.


The first thing you need to think about is the schedule: polish line operators are doing 12-hour days, with a 2-on, 2-off daily schedule, so it takes some working around (mainly the fact that you only get every other weekend off). If you can work around this, you're past what's really the only major barrier  Following that is the Sunday double-time, which nets you double pay for Sunday, but it can be taken away due to negligence and tardiness; again, not a problem if you're a diligent worker.

The work itself is simple enough, there's nothing you can't be trained in on within a few weeks, and since the work hours are relatively long, you'll get good at your position quick (as long as you put forth the effort). As long as you show up for work on time and do your job well, you'll do well with the company, and all of my fellow co-workers are friendly and easy to work with.

The job includes a 401k and health insurance, but life insurance is limited to their on-the-job accident plan, and there's no dental option, which was a bit of a drawback for me.

Overall, I'd say its a very solid choice for a career. If you own your position, you shouldn't have any worries about your future with the company, and the pay is worth the effort put into it.

Cambria offered me the culture of excellence that I wanted.  However, my experience was that the mentality is that you need to be on your A++++ game from the minute you walk in the door, or you're not going to make it for long.  There is little interest in training (even though people have all the time in the world to do their personal business).  Bottom line is that you either "get it" right away and can run with the wolves, or you get left behind.  

I worked for the Finance office, and to be fair, I think that the new CFO is going to bring a lot of positive changes to the culture in that department, including better work/life flexibility and tolerance for mistakes made with good intentions.  However, I wasn't able to stay long enough to experience those positive changes.
 
My perception of the people around me was that there was an odd dichotomy: one group was categorically approachable, warm tolerant, encouraging etc, and the other group was just the opposite: cold, stuffy, impatient and perfectionistic.  Never before have I  experienced such wide extremes in the overall culture.

Overall: if you're top of the class, it's a great place.  Otherwise, it might be best to keep looking.

Do not walk but run away from this organization, just not on the grass. This company has a big problem with management, most of management does not have any integrity and will not stand up for their employees. When their employees question their decisions we are met with just do it, rather than given a legitimate business reason  of why. Management also has a huge case of do as I say and not as I do. All of the management in the IT department came from much larger organizations and does not understand that in a well oiled machine policies and procedures are well defined but in a smaller department you have to me more diverse and be able to address more than just one thing. They also come up with some ideas that you have to real them back into reality and explain that there are ramifications of that decision and that the small company business culture will not accept that decision without fallout. Advise to management is listen to the talent you hire and stop making everyone jump through hoops just to prove that your decision was not the correct course of action.

When I come to work, I know I am coming into an environment where people value my contributions and hold me to a high-standard. I know if myself or a member of my team has a question no one in the company is “too high up” or “too busy” to help get it resolved.

Cambria Mortgage is eager and ready to grow. The executive team is easily accessible and is always willing to listen to your point of view. They're open to change, which is a huge success factor in the mortgage industry. Our business is a team effort, our underwriting and processing staff are phenomenal, our benefits & compensation plans are industry-leading, and the perks of working for Cambria are outrageous.

I work alongside the Cambria Mortgage sales staff on a daily basis. What I observe is a team that will go the extra mile to ensure clients feel comfortable and at ease throughout the home financing process. This team recognizes that no two clients are the same, and always finds a loan that is fit to each client's unique needs. The level of service the team provides to clients and referral partners alike is exceptional. I feel confident referring my family and friends to Cambria Mortgage.

I worked as an intern, but working for Cambria was an excellent experience. I had a fairly flexible schedule, typically starting at 7:30 and ending at 3:30. I had excellent managers as I was a subordinate to the research and development team. A lot of what I learned wasn't necessarily specific to Cambria, but the way to communicate and act in a professional manufacturing environment. The culture was top notch, emphasizing the importance of detail-orientation, innovation, and enthusiasm. The hardest part was the adjustment for me from previously working in relatively informal settings to a highly professional environment. The most enjoyable part was being able to exhibit my work along with the other interns at the end of the program with the knowledge that our contributions were invaluable and would greatly impact the company going forward, whether it be facility upgrades, new logistic strategies, or new product development.

Cambria leadership is primarily concerned with maintaining their image and demanding secrecy - even between departments within the company.  The company has no organized plan for the future so everyone just does the same thing day in and day out and change is generally unwelcome.  Communication is minimal and there is no goal-setting/annual review process.  Management is focused on watching the clock to make sure that employees are at their desks for every minute between 8AM and 5PM.  Benefits are poor and the maximum vacation potential is 3 weeks.  Corporate culture is non-existent and there is no opportunity for career advancement.

If you want a job where you're always guessing because expectations are rarely communicated and you don't need insurance or vacation, then this will provide a steady paycheck.  However, if you're looking for a place where you can add value, grow your career, and feel appreciated then stay far away from Cambria.

Cambria's distribution center opened up roughly 3 years ago and has since surpassed anyone's dreams. I came on board 6 months into the distribution center opening and saw the potential in growth. I was hired for admin duties that included monitoring the sample inventory we use to distribute all over the US, but to also handle the high call volume with a growing market place in Florida. Our team is small but mighty and we make sure we always give our clients the pickle. I work very long and hard hours, since I have been hired, my duties have quadrupled due to my thirst of knowledge and my motivatation to see my team strive for the very best within themselves and for the company. I handle the warehouse team which includeds loading and loading material onto freight trucks for distribution, forklift and jib crane certified; invoicing and coding, inventory analaysis, scheduling pick up and deliveries, and handling high call volume to name a few of the admin duties.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Residential sales 28 salaries reported	$91,203 per year
Truck driver 29 salaries reported	$26.74 per hour
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Operator 34 salaries reported	$20.15 per hour
Commercial sales executive 17 salaries reported	$97,971 per year

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