operator

machine operator

weaver

senior material handler

senior process technician

Glen Raven

A typical work day starts with a safety meeting, with all department associates. The hours I need to work are anywhere from 10 - 12. 

I gained experience in operating many different types of machinery. This includes setup, change overs, and being efficient with the time I'm on the clock. The greatest achievements I value, I have been able to come up with my own solutions, to overcome the obstacles I face on a daily bases. I have been able to provide my employer with a greater quantity in production, surpassing safety, and quality guidelines. 

The management is under appreciated, by many of the employees and supervisors at work. They have been innovative, in finding new markets for their products. The disparity that usually exists between the front office and the work force, is exasperated by their lack of communication and dialog. The management means to do well, by it's workers welfare and job security. The facility I work in, has the worst efficiency I have ever seen,. That has much to do, with the lack of communication, and in fighting among management. 

My co-works are a joy to work with. The many hours I spend at work, I find it necessary to be friendly and have a general concern for all I work with. As I do my job, I try to do it with the intent, of making the next persons job easier. I have found that others are always happy to assist me, when possible. My supervisor is a natural leader. She treats others with honesty and respect and most under her would go to the ends for her. 

The hardest part of my job is, working over 50 + hours every week, with short, or no notice of my work schedule. Their facility is not heated well in the winter, and it seems to be hotter inside during the summer months.

The most enjoyable part of my job, is that I'm needed. I have the trust of my supervisor, and my co-workers. I am relayed on to be present at work everyday, because no one else is trained to do my job on my shift.

Glen Raven had some great trainers and coworkers, but poor management made the job far more difficult than it needed to be. The biggest issue was favoritism. Certain employees seemed to be held to different standards, while weavers were blamed for problems that were often outside of our control. Management regularly shifted responsibility downward instead of addressing the root causes of issues or supporting the people actually running the machines.

HR was not helpful when concerns were raised. In my experience, HR existed to protect the company rather than help employees resolve workplace problems. This left many concerns feeling ignored and created frustration among workers.

New employees would also benefit from more training with technicians, not just trainers. Different technicians understand different machine issues, and that knowledge would have helped tremendously. Instead, I often felt discouraged when asking questions and was made to feel like struggling without support was simply part of the learning process.

Overall, management created a stressful, unfair, and discouraging work environment. Despite good trainers and decent pay, this was the worst workplace experience I have had.

At Glen Raven I was the starting point to all calls, emails, and tickets sent to the IT department. If the problem was something I could resolve in less than ten minutes, I would create and close a detailed ticket of the problem and resolution. If the ticket or call was for another department such as applications, administrator, or Linux team, I would forward with as much detailed information possible to the correct department. This experience helped show all the working pieces in the IT department in great detail and how they all worked together to keep the company working efficiently. There were many different levels of management with easy access to questions that may arise. The most difficult part of this job was learning the many different departments and who was responsible for specific problems. The most enjoyable part of the job was working with all levels of people from all over the country solving computer and network problems to keep down time to a minimal.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Glen Raven employees were respectful and kind.
Upper management was inconsiderate and careless in their approach to outsiders. The employees were always grateful for the care they received. I give upper management a poor score because they treated me with disrespect as I was a temporary employee trying very hard to deliver what they needed. As a medical professional I have never been treated as if I did not matter.


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with careless upper management

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The employees were great and they needed my help and I provided it for them. One part of the organization did not commune with the other.


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Open the clinic and swerve the people

A typical day at work wasn't too bad. We came in, had a safety meeting and discussed who would do what that night. We would discuss good work ethics and the section leader would encourage us to have a good night and to be safe. We either pulled, put up, or palletized our freight; which was "Fabric". We all worked as a team to complete our tasks which were split up by 1 twenty minute break and 1 twenty minute lunch break which we didn't get half the time. Everyone was nice on my shift. Just my shift out of the warehouse though. The hardest part of my job was pushing myself to get my tasks accomplished as well as my fellow employees tasks, then stay over to do 1st shifts work while they stood around and watched. The most enjoyable part was when I actually got days off.

Typical day at Glen Raven as I remember then was going in and spinning yarn from aisle to aisle.
        Was very interesting on the ways to spin yarn in such a big amount at once.
        Management was very nice as I remember.
         Co-workers very helpful and also nice as I remember.
        Probably the hardest part of that job was working something like twelve hours for three or four days and three or four off, then working seven days with two, three, or four off, the rotation in that manner for me was a little different to get at the beginning.
        I guess the most enjoyable part of the job for me would be some of those days off.

It’s not the job, it’s the leaders in management who ruin the environment and make it unsafe and not as welcoming to come into. Company policy is set for a reason, however when a job picks and chooses when to follow company protocols on individuals says something about management and raises a red flag.

Communication between management and employees, professionalism, dishonesty, and overworked makes for a toxic workplace. Do not expect to be paid based off of years of experience, you will earn the same as the person with the same title as you. 

Could be a great company if management was changed completely with individuals who knew the equipment and are willing to adapt to change. 


Glen Raven is a great place to work.  Compensation is good and the benefits are as good as you will find.  The management team listens and shows respect.  Very good family type atmosphere at the plant.  Very strong on safety and little tolerance for people who take risks.  My normal day is an 8-hour shift where I operate a weaving machine.  The most enjoyable part of my job is being able to see the fabric being created right in front of me knowing the effort and quality that goes into making this the best fabric of it's type.  It's called work for a reason, but it is very rewarding for me.  I feel blessed to work here.

At first they brag over and over about those health benefits, that's the only perk...on site nurse. Just don't miss any days! They are extremely strict and judgemental when it comes to you being out. Rather you have a doctor's not or not all absences are unexcused. They ask if you mind working over but fail to mention '6/7 day weeks are a normal'. Management between shifts have a lack of communicating. Favoritism is shown alot, they say you can advance but it's hard unless you actually personally know someone. I loved my co workers, I seen them more than family, and I loved my boss....just not policy.

As an outside account representative I am given ample opportunities to handle my territory as I see fit. I am expected to grow my territory and am given the tools necessary to succeed. Hard work is rewarded and recognition is given for exemplary performance. The benefits and health care packages are second to none and I truly believe that the company has my family’s best interest in mind. 
Great place to work with professional people and excellent benefits!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Operator 17 salaries reported	$19.93 per hour
Machine operator 3 salaries reported	$20.04 per hour
Weaver 6 salaries reported	$20.40 per hour
Senior material handler 1 salary reported	$17.53 per hour
Senior process technician 5 salaries reported	$24.74 per hour

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