production

quality control inspector

production worker

batch maker

maintenance supervisor

Hayward Laboratories, Inc.

Batching managers treat even the exemplary workers like they’re expendable. No advancement opportunity whatsoever. Mandatory OT that is agreed to prior to employment is two hours at the end of your shift and remains in affect “until further notice”. Even if unnecessary, no flexibility in this mandate. This is the case because Hayward fails to retain it’s employees, and requires one man to complete the workload of two. Although entry wages may be competitive, raises do not depend on your contributions to the company. They rest solely on the managers who don’t appreciate the long hours or hard labor put in. Any complaints or concerns that you may have should be brought to the attention of the HR departmen, but their philosophy is aligned with all the other managers. They have established themselves there for 10-25 years and won’t let anyone new come in and jeopardize their earnings. Even it means covering up their own mistakes and leaving employees to fend for themselves.

Having worked for Hayward, I have to say, the Maintenance Dept. is run by overbearing idiots who seem more interested in making sure the company doesn't get sued than they are with the actual job.

Wages are unrealistic for the skills Hayward demands from their maintenance employees.

Have to do daily physical exercises and work for a "Lead" mechanic who doesn't have a clue. 

Supervisor equally INEPT! Bought me a GALVANIZED PIPE COUPLING TO INSTALL ON A HIGH PRESSURE STEAM LINE and DEMANDED I INSTALL IT!  Wonder how it didn't blow up.

Although I got the job through a temp agency, I quickly started to look for another job and the day I got one...I was GONE!

Stay clear of this place...there's nothing good going on there.

A normal day of work here would consist of purchasing material for the department, filing work orders, continuously improving safety guidelines, scheduling meetings, learning new software to be implemented. I would receive in purchased goods. I would call various vendors to get the best cost savings possible. This work environment was peaceful, generally everyone was always in a good mood. When an idea was spoken management was there to listen. No idea was ever voided out. This company was great to work for however their compensation and benefits were not very substantial in today’s economy in order to survive.

Not a bad company to work for. If you're a hard worker, you'll thrive here, depending on what department you work in. Sometimes, a supervisor or two might talk crazy, but that can be easily squashed if you check them and remind them of mutual respect. Personally, they've been nothing but good to me. Everyone's experience is different. This is mine.

In days of working its what you make of it, what i learned so far is palletizing then wrapping it around when its done. put caps on lotion products, chapstick, hair grease, shampoo, place products in boxes, and watch out for codes. The management is pretty clean and organized. They supply people with plastic gloves, working gloves, chairs, and much more. i knew some co workers that were friendly. The hardest part of the job was palletizing heavy boxes of lotion as they came down the line fast. Nothing is really enjoyable about the job accept getting to know people.

Worst job I ever had. Management for batching are some of the most braindead people I have ever met in my life. The facility itself is so outdated, dirty, and disgusting I have not the slightest idea how they pass osha and other inspections besides maybe bribes. If you took one walk through the batching department on a normal workday you would never use a palmers product again. HR is also a joke they are aligned with all of the managers views so good luck trying to change anything about this dump. My advice stay far away unless you really need temporary money while you look for something else.

Revolving door. Three years and I was the second most senior mechanic. Entire shifts were walking out. Had remaining employees working weekends to make up, sometimes over a month without a single day off, including holidays.
2/3rds of the pay other companies in the area offer for the same position.
Management is a snake pit that frequently sabotages other departments. Response to questions about policies and decisions that cause problems is "there's the door".

They do not care about they employees. They will send you home if you are dealing with alot of personal stuff and still write you up for it even though they the ones that told you go home and you told them your are fine to work. If it doesn't benefit them they do no care. After the families care act time wasn't mandatory anymore they gave us problems and wrote us up for having to stay home here and there with our kids due to them being home schooled 3 days out the week and not having anyone to watch them.

Over all Hayward is a good place to work there is rules as they should. You are not going to fine a job. Its pays every week ,sick time,bonuses,vacation. There is a lot of gossiping around,its very hard to work when they talk about you its hurts. If you quit or get fired you can applied with in six mouths and most of the time they will take you back.I really like working at hayward.you go to work with a good attitude and try to respect everyone around you




Come to work on time, according to your schedule, be respectful of the people you work with, care about doing the best job that you can do and Hayward will be a good place to work, just like anywhere else.  It is a manufacturing facility.  It is hot in the summer, and cold in the winter.  The plant is being updated all the time.  Many long term employees stay due to the excellent benefits and friendships formed. 
Opportunity for growth is possible.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Production 3 salaries reported	$14.38 per hour
Quality control inspector 1 salary reported	$15.00 per hour
Production worker 4 salaries reported	$13.50 per hour
Batch maker 1 salary reported	$20.25 per hour
Maintenance supervisor 40 salaries reported	$57,500 per year

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