chemical operator

production associate

maintenance technician

operator

quality assurance inspector

Chemence, Inc.

Chemence's leadership is not cohesive and does present a clear vision for the company. Upper management makes promises of following through on business deals and increased sales to customers without increasing capacity or staffing to actually make the product. Many people are burdened with the responsibilities of multiple jobs without adequate compensation or even an "atta boy." Upper management just expects that one person can perform the responsibilities of three people and if they can't, they get terminated. I saw it happen over and over again. The turnover is incredible. The working environment is anything but professional and quite honestly can be quite vulgar. I learned a lot about both how to act and how not to act in my time at Chemence. It was a great learning experience but one that I am glad to have put behind me.

The workload was overwhelming, exhausting, and relentless. Every day felt like being pushed to the breaking point, with no concern for well-being. The only thing that mattered to the person in charge was hitting targets, no matter the cost to staff. Employees were used, humiliated, and blamed when goals were missed. Monthly meetings became public forums for shaming anyone who fell short. The atmosphere resembled a schoolyard where bullying and ego ruled. Arrogance ran unchecked, and those in positions of power acted as if everyone else existed only to boost their own image. The person in charge constantly flaunted achievements, ignoring the reality that success came from connections and favors rather than skill or merit. That attitude poisoned the culture, leaving everyone drained, demoralized, and miserable. Every day spent here felt like a battle against constant humiliation and condescension.

Oh where do I start.  This place has a lot of issues that make it hard to stay long term. The managing director doesn’t really understand the sales side, and decisions feel off because of it. There’s a lot of control from above, and it turns into constant checking and pressure on the team. Turnover in sales is really high, which says a lot about how things are run. Pay is on the lower side, and benefits end up costing more than expected, especially if you have a family. Career growth is limited, and even when opportunities are mentioned, they don’t really happen. It also feels like people get used, then let go quickly, sometimes with very little notice, which creates a lot of uncertainty. There’s a tendency to push blame downward instead of fixing the real issues, and that makes it hard to trust leadership.

Overall, my experience has been steady and professional. Supervisors have been responsive and willing to listen when questions or issues come up, and I’ve generally found communication to be clear. Scheduling is consistent, and while there can occasionally be longer shifts, management works with employees to make sure coverage is fair and balanced.
The hiring process is straightforward and quick, but expectations are outlined clearly during training. The work itself can be demanding, but it’s also rewarding if you enjoy supporting people with diverse needs. The company is working to balance efficiency with care for both employees and clients, and I’ve seen positive changes over time.

High turn over at Chemence. Myself and several other key people after being told that we were doing satisfactory work were dismissed all within a few weeks time. The manager that hired me was dismissed several months after I started along with my co-worker. New Director hired 5 months later eventually hired a friend from previous company who intern wanted to hire a friend. In the 18 months that I worked for Chemence the Quality team was turned twice. I was told that I was the 6th person in Supply Chain in 2 years shortly after starting. Chemence has no concern for people who work for them.

Where to begin on this one. The ceo and owner run things in a way that feels shady, like you never get the full story and something is always being covered up. You are watched all the time, tracked, checked, and second-guessed until even simple work feels stressful. People quit nonstop, so turnover is just part of the routine now. Management makes promises, then acts like it was a lie you imagined. Pay stays low, pressure stays high, and most folks are just trying to get out without losing their sanity. I'd advice against it and put your talents elsewhere. 

A typical day was putting out the next issue.  Learned lots with FDA and cGMP.

Top Level Senior management was not transparent and nobody really knows how the business is doing.  Fear based techniques are used and people are treated like cattle.  The open door policy is more like turn around and deal with it yourself and heard lots of cussing out of the front corner office.

The biggest con being there for years is you don't get yearly reviews.  

The hardest part of the job was dealing with the lies and being  blamed.

I would come in and see what orders needed to printed for the day in line by prioity. Print the labels for the products manufactured. Take them to the production floor. Management was not the best because they did not have your best interest at hand. I tried to get along with everyone there. I liked doing the data entry but over all I disliked the job the most because of the environment. It also made me sick all the time because it was a glue manufacturer and I was allergic to the glue.

Choosing to work at Chemence is like signing yourself up for punishment. You are forced to grind through unbearable conditions while being insulted with a paycheck that is far below industry standards. The workload is crushing, the pressure is relentless, and support is nonexistent. Every day feels like a battle you are set up to lose. The exhaustion consumes you, and the disrespect from those in charge only makes it worse. This company bleeds its workers dry and throws them aside without a second thought. 

I worked for them for many years and grateful to havw learned everything I know about the industry, but it is unfortunate that with the same token a lot of the hard working staff did not get a fair chance in advancement.  A lot of that was due to upper management showing favoritism over employees that are working and putting in the effort to groq within the company.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Chemical operator 4 salaries reported	$23.38 per hour
Production associate 2 salaries reported	$14.50 per hour
Maintenance technician 2 salaries reported	$29.50 per hour
Operator 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
Quality assurance inspector 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour

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