machine operator

maintenance technician

production operator

forklift operator

operator

Carlisle Construction Materials

During orientation company was great. After this you can expect the worst possible experience with a company in the state. I worked in the lake city fl branch and was given a set number of days off. The supervisor for our shift gave everyone a schedule that rotated so that every 5th week employees would get 4 days off in a row. I requested 2 days off after my 4 day period and got those days approved. After doing so I had a family emergency that caused me to call out on the thursday and friday before my 4 day period. In order to get the time back I said I would like to come in on sunday (MY DAY OFF) to make up for the lost time. The supervisor agreed and so I was ready to go in on sunday when once again I had an emergency last minute and so since it was my day off and I didnt have much time to stop I didn't call in to tell them I wasn't able to make it in.

So while I was gone on my days off the supervisor changed the schedule and NEVER CONTACTED ME TO LET ME KNOW HE CHANGED IT and so on Friday which would have been the day that I was supposed to come back I received a call from human resources asking if I had any uniforms I would like to turn in since they assume I am quitting the company as a no call no show. I was shocked and asked what she was talking about and she responded by saying let me speak with the supervisor and the manager so that we can get the story straight and I will call you back about what we are going to do from this point forward. After this I said yes ma'am I will wait to hear from you and see what to do moving forward. 

She never called me back so a day went by and I called her and asked what I needed to do because if I was going to be able to come back to work then I need to get ready to come in as my shift would soon be starting. She said just come in and be ready to work but also be ready because I will have your supervisor talk to you about the incident from this past week. Assuming that I was just going to get in trouble I rushed home and got ready so that I could take my scolding that of which I don't really think I deserved in the first place since the schedule was changed without my knowledge but I was going to take it anyway so that I could keep my job.

When I arrived after having to rush to work to make it on time I tried to swipe my key card to get in the door only to find it was cancelled and when I found out it was cancelled I walked around to the front of the building and rang the door bell to be greeted by the plant manager whom of which told me to have a seat and wait for the supervisor and production manager. So I followed his instruction and sat patiently waiting on them to come to the front only to have the production manager very rudely state "Ok get up lets go" with an attitude like I slapped his mother but I kept my mouth shut and followed him to the back only to be lectured for 45 minutes about being on time and understanding attendance policy. After this long lecture I was prepared to finish the workday and just be done with the situation and was told by the supervisor that I will be sent home and then human resources would contact me about whether or not I still have a position on the following monday. 

This process was drawn out until the thursday on the week after that and finally HR said they were going to terminate my employment with the company.

I HOPE EACH AND EVERY PERSON AT CCM LAKE CITY, FL BURNS through the work week so that they can enjoy their days off. And I HATE YOU ALL having to do such taxing work. With that being said thank you CCM LAKE CITY FL for showing me that their ARE places to be employed that are WORSE THAN PRISON.

Working at this company was a deeply frustrating and disappointing experience. The culture felt unsupportive and high pressure, with little recognition for hard work. Leadership often seemed disconnected from day to day operations, and decisions were made without clear communication or long term direction. This created an environment where employees felt uncertain about priorities and job security.

One of my biggest concerns was workplace safety and overall preparedness. The company operates across multiple buildings, yet there were no visible identification systems for employees or consistent security practices. After a serious safety related incident occurred on site, communication and response felt inadequate. Instead of implementing meaningful changes, leadership placed responsibility on employees to monitor unfamiliar individuals and report concerns, which did not feel like a realistic or professional solution. Long term security improvements were minimal and short lived, which left many employees uneasy.

There were also broader organizational issues around transparency and decision making. The company went through a major acquisition and shortly afterward conducted large scale layoffs. This made it clear that growth and financial goals were being prioritized over stability and employee wellbeing. The messaging from leadership often felt disconnected from what was actually happening internally.

Overall, this was not a healthy or stable work environment. The combination of unclear leadership, weak safety practices, and repeated organizational upheaval made it difficult to feel secure or valued as an employee. I would not recommend this company to anyone looking for a supportive culture or long term career growth.

I target 4 key components involved in our sales cycle, Architects, Building Owner, Contractors and local Distribution.  A typical day involves 1) working with architects in order to get Versico included in specifications on which those architects are working 2) providing that information to Versico certified contractors to gain their commitment to bid this project using Versico materials 3) contacting distribution channels to source the required materials to fulfill these project orders 4) target building owners and property mangers to discuss the benefits of Versico products and the quality of our certified contractors so that when these building owners and developers meet with architects and roof consultants they ask for Versico materials.  

I have learned to manage my time effectively, customize my message for the appropriate contact and to become a true resource to the design community and the contractors with which I partner.  The most enjoyable aspect of the position is solving problems for my customers.  When I am able to provide a solution to a problem that no other representative has been able to offer, I then become a trusted asset to that organization.

Pros: They pay fairly generously for what they ask. Some people genuinely care about the way things are done and are pushing for higher standards in the work place. Been very helpful for personal growth. Some people are very pleasant to work with.
Cons: Very little coordination and a "I don't care how it is done, just that it is done" mentality. Corporate has good intentions at times, but have unrealistic expectations of how accomplishable the ask is. Not enough resources to progress on needed project work. Project work regularly does not relate to position (expect to do work that is outside the position and receive little clarification on why this is your responsibility). Most project work is reaction-based (you will likely not get to work on work you would prefer to work on or would have more experience working on). Management tries their best at times, but regularly leaves day-by-day operations and issues that could have larger ramifications to plant engineers, putting more stress onto them. Very little follow-through on most tasks (sometimes it is understandable depending on the circumstances or current project work, but most times it is questionable). Not enough people want to go above and beyond in their work, and just do the bare minimum.

The department I work in is poorly managed and lacks a clear strategy or direction for the team. Work is largely done in silos, with little collaboration or coordination across the group. The culture also feels very top-down, where decisions are made without much input and the expectation is simply to follow instructions.

There are many genuinely nice people working here, but overall it is one of the most poorly run training departments I have experienced. Expectations around processes and “how things should be done” are often unclear, and those who don’t follow unwritten norms can find themselves unfairly criticized.

When I first joined, there was a strong emphasis on deadlines. Over time, however, that has shifted toward frequent delays and changing explanations for why work cannot move forward. As a result, projects often lack momentum and clear direction.

I came in hoping to contribute ideas and improvements, but feedback and suggestions are not always well received. For someone looking to grow professionally or develop new skills, this may not be the most supportive environment.

Nice shiny outside but once you’re hired it’s horrible. Management here is worse than a joke it’s pure favoritism here. Also management is worse than a highschool drama league to the tune of spreading rumors, favoritism and nepotism. When a issue is brought up to management unless it directly affects them it will not be addressed accordingly. All around it’s not a great place to work there is no advancement and the management is under qualified meaning they’ve hired someone with no experience whatsoever to tell you how to do your job they know zero about. If you’re a female that works here it’s touch and go the way management will talk down to you is ridiculous but I guess it’s a trade off when you can tell your boss it’s that time of the month and get to leave with no repercussions. They have a company handbook that they do not follow they make attendance rules up as they go based on the way they feel about what employee is asking to leave or call out. They will take your sick and vacation time to cover your 40 to make them look good and drain your pto even when asked not to be paid they still take it against state law.

Walking 15+ miles a day in a non climate controlled factory,
Disregard OSHA standards and will force you to work in 115 degrees + temperatures,
Management is awful, all they care about is hitting their quota so supervisors can get their bonuses,
The training is very poor for new warehouse workers and you will be judged and bullied daily,
Getting promoted is very stressful because they expect so much out of you with little to no training,
Over the past 2 years this job has severely declined from poor management, new daily rules, layoffs, very short to no break times, they say they offer overtime but they really don't, 
They spend plenty of money on building new offices for the management staff but use 30+ year old machines that are completely unsafe and unreliable to operate,
There really is nothing enjoyable about this job besides the good pay and benefits they offer, 
Since the economy is not very well at the moment they are enforcing every rule to try and cut costs by firing workers.



Typical day for me was meeting with distributors, contractors and architects to sell EPS insulation within the construction industry. I learned a lot about the manufacturing process of expanded polystyrene and how it's incorporated within the construction industry. I learned a lot from my previous manager on how to be a liaison between production and sales. Being in the office was actually kind of deflating because it seemed like everyone was too scared to say what was on their mind because they were afraid of management. The hardest part of the job was dealing with a saturated market of local manufacturers and getting the freight and margins where they needed to be. The best part of the job was being in the field, interacting with customers and helping them solve any issues or concerns they may have.

CCM is the best at what they do...period. They are focused on growth and their market share dominance. The company maintains a family-feel while being such a large organization.

However, the company’s heavy reliance on its core markets and product lines raises questions about its ability to diversify and adapt to rapidly evolving industry demands. Competitors have been catching up through the use of aggressive pricing strategies, which CCM is still figuring out how to adapt to.

As the company continues to push towards its 2030 goals, the management and executive team is an ever-changing landscape. It is yet to be seen how they will adapt to these changes.

I felt a disconnect between the brands, recent acquisitions, and company leadership as it related to my specific tasks and impact on the business. It's still an amazing company that will surely succeed in the future as internal concerns are ironed out.

Carlisle CCW in Wylie is a great place to work.  They want you to succeed.  I left there a year ago and have regretted it ever since.  The group in Wylie is supportive and fun to work with.  When I was first starting my position there I was given a paid consultant to help mentor me and coach me to success.  Not many companies do that!  I felt a lot of stress in my new position and bailed out under the stress for another job with another company.  Stupid move on my part.  Had I been smart and gone to upper management for help I know for sure they would have worked with me to put me on the right track.  Carlisle rewards you for working hard with great pay, great benefits, and in my case a company trip.  I never felt micromanaged.  The work is hard and the environment is competitive, but if you can handle the challenge then you will love working here.

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