process technician

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Grand Rapids Foam Technologies

A typical day at GRFT! starts off with getting loose and ready to work with stretching and material ready to be patent. Sometimes days might be slow so learning to be patient with your team leads are a must, they are workers too who would do nothing more than to have you keep busy, but hey all production comes to a halt at some point. With that being said management is a big plus The supervisor are great if there are ever a problem with authorities higher than you being a production worker they are understanding and see both side of the story before assuming its anyone's fault The culture is getting better more of a mixed crowd than only few different races. More whites more blacks Hispanics and Vietnamese . The hardest part of the job is just getting here honestly if you make it you'll love it its a cake walk, easy relaxing and hypnotic, a comfort zone. the most enjoyable e part of the job is meeting the people here there unique in all ways and very caring towards one another its mentoring with the old and finding new ways with the upcoming. Together they change the concept structure and Assembly of the company.

I’ve been here three years and overall my experience has been positive. But I will say if you are not independent to a certain degree you will not have a great experience. Training is good and has been pleasant but you have to show interest and ask questions when they’re needed or wanted to be asked. If you want to learn something new you have to show interest and drive.

GRFT was one of the worst manufacturing experiences I have had. The culture there is horrible due to lack of good management. Management does not care about employees whatsoever. With them it's all about numbers. They will use you until they get what they want and then either let you go or make your job so miserable that you quit. I would not recommend this company to anyone. People are over worked and underpaid. They have a lot of potential but unfortunately the wrong people are steering the ship.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The regular employees were nice

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management was hard to work with never understanding always judge mental without helping or give ideas how to do a better job

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Verity of culture all very nice and easy to get along with

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Start work and stay busy all day

When I come in I am greeted warmly by all my team mates. There is a decent culture here. Currently there is a push for 5S, which I am a fan of.

Hardest part of the job is running issues up the chain of command sometimes leads to nothing or gets stalled out without continuous followup.  Along with low-mid pay for factory jobs in the area.

Most enjoyable is coworkers, and the fact that foam is lightweight and easy to move.

Unfortunately this place allows toxic leadership to get away with throwing people under the bus. One person ruined my experience here and is the reason I left. I found out I was one of the people being thrown under the bus and addressed it with HR and the plant manager. Nothing was done even with someone stepping forward in my defense who witnessed me getting thrown under the bus. 

At first I was a temp but they did hire temps and after the hire process I got a raise. Then awhile after I got another raise which was greatly needed based on how management was. they fired the old one and brought a new guy in and he helped us getting payed more and fairly. Now for the other departments not so much, low pay with other but over $11.

Company culture does not match what was discussed in the interview. High turnover throughout the company. Very little leadership. Management was non existent during the majority of my employment. The upper management and owners play favorites. 
The hardest part of the job is not being supported by the upper management. Direction changes weekly if any is even given.

No opportunities for advancement in this company. Family members are interspersed throughout and are not afraid to let you know they are more important than you. Management has no vision and leaves Customer Service to take a beating from dissatisfied customers. Customers openly criticize GRFT as a stupid company that makes no sense.

What is the best part of working at the company?
An incredibly positive environment to be a part of.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Absenteeism is a fluctuating concern.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very pro-growth, very family oriented

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
KPI maintenance and improvement

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Process technician 2 salaries reported	$23.37 per hour
Fabricator 2 salaries reported	$17.50 per hour
Maintenance technician 2 salaries reported	$23.00 per hour
Shipping and receiving clerk 2 salaries reported	$18.63 per hour
Inventory analyst 2 salaries reported	$25.10 per hour

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