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Pros: 
Very great perks working for this company. Everyone appears to be family-friendly oriented on a surface level.


Cons:
If you can't do one project exactly as desired within an unrealistic timeframe relative to the absurdity of what it is they're expecting from you under that project in relation to your current experience level to begin with, you will be cut before you know it. It doesn't matter how much good and right you did for them regarding everything else you were assigned and had completed for them. On top of that, regarding any opportunities they may create out of thin air in order to lure you there, it may have you reporting to one executive when in actuality you should be reporting to someone else based on what's truly desired and sought after regarding the purpose of that abruptly created role. Also, they say in orientation that you cannot be let go for performance-related reasons within the first 90 days of hire. Yet, that doesn't mean that they won't get rid of you earlier and claim to make it out to be performance-related when really it's due to the fact that they had to make layoff cuts in order to adhere to a budget / profit plan that they cannot ever meet. Management is dishonest and clueless in understanding what they actually need staff and capability-wise in order to achieve whatever it is they set out to accomplish for the company in the long-term. They think they can hire someone on for bare minimum entry-level pay and be able to get six-figure work performance and results out of them right away without giving them a reasonable amount of time following their hire to become familiar with how the business works, the types of data that everyone uses, the ERP systems / software programs used and any applications they may be looking to use for the future. Speaking of ERP systems, the company uses Produce Pro which is very old, outdated, and is unable to provide data in the form management wants to see it in.


Advice for management:
Actually know what kind of skillset / capabilities of an employee you're going to need relative to what you actually want to have completed and be set for later on. Don't pull an opportunity out of thin air as an attempt to lure someone to the company and present it as something that is more relevant to their specific niche and ability even though it's really not. And DO NOT do this as an attempt to cause someone to favor you over another employer that extended them an offer as well when you're not even sure if that newly formed role will even be needed on a permanent basis to begin with. Also, management needs to learn how to communicate better. I've reached out to many of them on Microsoft Teams and Outlook emails multiple times in attempt to better clarify on their end what exactly they're looking for from me. None of them ever followed up with me even though everyone clearly saw my messages sent as indicated by Microsoft teams. Also, for their own sake, management and other leaders need to learn how to better use programs such as Microsoft Excel if they plan to continue using it as their main application for reporting and tracking the company's performance. Recently new college graduates should not have to show management how to properly use and work Excel.

Pros: Many learning and training opportunities, generous PTO, and schedule adjustments for appointments (although the schedule adjustments may have only been my personal experience).

Cons:
Working long hours in QA is common, but the issue lies in dealing with either management or coworkers. It’s a daily ordeal of being expected to complete an obscene number of tasks they constantly hand you, with little to no regard for if they can all be done. While expected to handle everything without flaw, management (a bunch of elitists and narcissists) will struggle to comprehend whether or not the tasks can be realistically accomplished on the daily basis they demand (regardless of the lack of proper resources and equipment for the job, for which they rarely provide, maintain, or keep stock of). You will regularly work yourself into insanity, over the course of 10 to 12 hour shifts to efficiently handle all daily tasks, often by yourself. Being rarely satisfied, you are not finished until they deem you’re done, or if you can escape before they ask anything else of you. This, of course, is all while being paid the least out of all other departments despite the vital role QA plays in a produce company.
Coworkers are another issue. Be it loud music, obnoxious yelling and chanting, or constant beeping horns on forklifts and rider-jacks that are used more for fun than warning pedestrians. This makes communication in the warehouse nearly impossible, despite some deciding to hold meetings there of all places. If you are someone who tries to work hard, show dedication, and make an impression in the hopes of advancement, this job will hurt you more than gain recognition. You can show interest in learning new skills and knowledge, learn more about the company and its people, and become the most essential backbone in knowing every aspect of your department. But after all you think you have accomplished, you will still find yourself at the very bottom with all your time and efforts wasted, being paid the same as your co-workers who get away with barely doing anything and chatting in the breakroom. Management will lead you on with raises, recognition, and promotions, yet you’d be lucky to see any kind of result. Even if you’re the best at the job, and are most fit for a supervisor position; skill, experience, and dedication is not what they’re looking for (I was specifically told that by my interviewer for a supervisor role). The promotions or offer for promotion go to the most blatantly incompetent, and they will rely on you to know what to do in the most basic situations more than you can with them. They will push their work onto you because you’re the only one who understands it and they can’t be bothered to learn or remember it. All the while, you are still paid the least.

While a good place at first, it rapidly degenerated into a dysfunctional and demanding environment. While it should usually be assumed in any modern workplace, you are a dispensable asset and they will make sure you know that in the end despite all you have uniquely contributed and accomplished.

The culture at Foster Caviness is exceptional - it's evident that the team is not only passionate about their work, but they genuinely care about one another. This creates a positive and collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best selves to work each day.

What I appreciate most about Foster is their commitment to excellence. They are constantly seeking ways to improve their products and services, and they truly listen to feedback from their customers and partners. This dedication to quality is reflected in everything they do, from the way they interact with clients to the final product they deliver.

Another impressive aspect of Foster Caviness is their leadership. The management team is not only experienced and knowledgeable, but they are also approachable and genuinely care about the growth and development of their employees. They are transparent and communicative, which creates a sense of trust and respect between all members of the team.

Overall, I would highly recommend Foster Caviness to anyone looking for a positive and collaborative work environment, a commitment to excellence, and a team of dedicated professionals who truly care about the success of their customers and partners.  #Workhomies

Terrible company to work for if you are truly dedicated and want to do your best, be a team player and watch the company prosper. The harder you work , the more they expect of you and it is never good enough or enough period. Management is lazy and expects everyone else to do the job while they sit back and dictate. There is a lot of animosity caused by Management which turns into inter-office conflict among employees. Very unprofessional and poorly managed. Rules and regulations only apply to a few, others can get away with breaking rules, cussing at superiors, breaking office items etc with no consequences. It would be a great company to work for, as the owners are amazing ONLY if Management was replaced by professionals with manners, equal treatment of all employees and professionalism.  Maybe management courses should be considered for these "higher ups". Mannerism courses would not hurt either.

After leaving Fosters they withheld my last check for 2 weeks. I was then given my check with a note saying they took out $300 for uniforms that I did not receive. When I confronted my manager he said the company was charged so they had to charge me. Working at Fosters, hours could jump from 20hrs a week to 50+ a week. Don’t plan anything important on weekdays and saturdays, at the end of your route you have a chance to be sent back out on the truck to run an afternoon route. The only gaurneted off day is Sunday your regular off days you are scheduled to be on call. Paper work for deliveries is tedious and unnecessary. Forgetting to check off an item on an I nvoice results in discaplanry action. The first time being a warning the second a write up and the third an extra off day. The place is a rotating door which means you will be constantly asked to pick up routes and finish others routes.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The ability to learn all the duties of providing fresh produce to customers that prepare our products to the community which you live.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Seeing the laziness in which employees lost moral and devotion, to a great company. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment was wonderful,  but culture was lost when it felt like it needed to improve the environment instead of removing the dust from the leaders short comings of being fired if someone learned a new duty... 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Just like any other day, open door, discuss where to pick up where the last shift didn't,  forgot, left undone... and still collect the responsibility for customers needs, because of there over sales from the day before... running g out of product for a hungry community can and will always be bad business..

My experience here was disappointing from start to finish. There was absolutely no work-life balance—long hours, constant stress, and unrealistic expectations were the norm. Leadership was ineffective and lacked transparency, often making poor decisions that negatively impacted the team. The company took on far more than it could handle, resulting in missed deadlines, confusion, and chaos. Layoffs have become a regular occurrence, creating a culture of fear and instability.

Despite moving into a large, beautiful new building, it now sits mostly empty due to the loss of several major customers. Instead of focusing on sustainability and supporting their workforce, leadership overextended, and the employees paid the price. I would not recommend working here to anyone looking for a stable and supportive environment.

you meet some great customers on your route you got some good co workers here and there the hardest part about the job is being away from your family..no seniority among drivers by management If a new driver is hired management wants you to train him no extra pay and then a lot of new driver to run your route and you get days off,so again no seniority for the loyal driver that been there the longest, your schedule route is always different every week so you're paying is going to be different every 2 weeks basically what I'm trying to say is don't waste your time if you have a family is it taken care of this company is not dependable It would be a good company if the management change route manager

Working at Foster-Caviness is challenging to say the least. Never a dull moment. Sr. Management continues to change things for the worst all for the all mighty dollar in mind. That is the dollars in their pockets. And not for the employees.They will go to no end to ensure they screw the employees while providing  poor customer service and poor product to it's customers. Even to the extent of Taking outrageous amounts of money from employees  because they don't want to invest in up to date equipment.

I didn't and really still don't pay attention to reviews, but I have to warn people about this place. Lets start with this, the pay is great IF you are a athlete and can work 15 hours in one day. Oh yeah and that's another thing, no work life balance I am not new to selecting but this job not only killed my social life, but also my mental health as well. 14-15 hours a day? 5 days a week? no thanks. Foster has the ability to be a great company, but continuous overstepping high turnover rate, and the management sucks. The typical day is this, get in work your butt off until every case is picked then do it all over again. If you don't have a social life, kids, or just don't care then you can easily make like 30 an hour here.  

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Warehouse associate 1 salary reported	$15.00 per hour
Local driver 1 salary reported	$25.00 per hour

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