utility worker

production operator

maintenance mechanic

laboratory technician

shipping and receiving clerk

Heritage Plastics, Inc.

clock in, find out what the shift who came in after/before you have gotten done or started working on, then go to the lab behind the production area, start writing down what type of box out you have and what station its on then write the lot # down, after that go to the job the other station where the last shift either started or didn't finish and me and my co worker would work on that one until we got it done. after we got done with a half or full box out either me or him counts how many boxes we did and I go dump the fines bucket ( unless its full and I need some assistance. we record the number of boxes we did and write down the weight of the fines bucket. I learned how to operate a forklift and it was exciting, especially when you had to challenge yourself to take the boxes off, stack them, go find a place to put them and make it back in time to either wait or put a top on one and wait. at time we had to go and help our foreman move a rail car or if it was the beginning of a shift you had to help clean the bottoms out unless you had to much business on the inside to take care of. building boxes was not that fun...but that was the first step in getting  a box out ready, when you have three people doing it, the job goes by quick... I got along great with my assistant foreman and the other guy who worked with us, but mostly helped out the foreman, even got along with people in production good as well. my foreman was a but sometimes and didn't really want work. if my assistant foreman were doing a box out and another was ready to be unloaded, my foreman and he other material handler would take care of it but my foreman would always look at us or keep his eye on us... just to make sure we were doing our job. I loved riding the forklift, taking boxes off stacking them and trying to make it back in time with out messing up was fun. the hardest part I guess would be when a machine stopped working or acting right and I had no idea what happened or even how to fix it... along work with a person who wanted me to do all the work and just let them set back and ride the forklift, management was good even though that didn't take care of a few things and sometimes scheduled us to work and not have the right time of supplies to work with.

Overloaded with testing within a certain time frame and the supervisor doesn't think it is enough so is continuously adding chores and other unrelated tasks like mopping overflow of water throughout the warehouse and other janitorial work that takes away from the actual job of testing products. Don't take any problems to management because the famous phrase is "What do you want me to do about it?"  Everyone plays the "blame game" and you can get fired easily to take the fall for other employee mistakes. Workers are petty and you're constantly fighting back horrible, over-the-top vicious rumors in the work area. There are so many jealous and envious people at this company that it just can't function properly and if you work in the lab, you are automatically ranked "0" for respect and decency. Very unprofessional in all aspects.

It's a great place to work, and for the area you make good pay. I left after a short time because they lied about the position I would work in, and my foreman/trainer did not train me enough. If I'm not mistaken though, he left shortly after I left.

I had one bad experience, but sometimes I wish I stayed because they have great pay and benefits. You can probably start out at $13/hr or more.

I do have one family member that works there and they take great care of him.

I worked there a long time and got clipped over something another employee did! When they see you as a potential liability due to health they'll cut you loose! (Seen it 3 times total) I didn't even get a reason for termination or a pink slip. After many years of BLOOD sweat and hard work your still just a employee number, they'll pack your desk up and keep what they want and see you out the door! I loved the guys I worked with they were mostly great people but once you cross the office doors your name is MUDD! They pick and choose who they like depending on if you root around up there or not, they used to be great and it use to be a great place to work but money and greed changed that 

Work is ok you get paid to work half the year if your on shift job (main jobs here) they are 3 on 3 off 12 hour shifts switch one month days one month nights (10% diff on pay). 2 months vacation when you get hired and one of the best benefits. Pay is not the best but it's not the worst starting at month jobs 15 to 16 raises are about 4% which is ok. They also always have overtime. They also give summer and chrismas bonus which is 300 hours together and a chrismas party. Management is finicky if your a favorite your awesome if not then it's ok. Only way to get fired is to not show up to work, hit someone, or threaten/racial slurr. Overall a decent job

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of this place is they treat you like family. They have restructured the pay in the last year to be very competitive with the industry. 
They are very flexible with all of your needs as long as you give ample notice. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
12 hour shifts in some areas and 8 hour shifts in others. 
Rotating nights/days
It gets hot so it’s tough in the summer. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very good work environment if you do your job and are a decent human being

A lot of work for the pay. Other plants pay more. Management is a joke. It's a job.. Only upside in my opinion is the benefits... You get a Christmas Bonus and certain holidays are 2.5x pay. About the only upside unless you like to work 3 on 3 off with options of over time. The plant could have better equipment and set up in general... They will try to get you on your raises. Try to prolong your wait time or just give you the least possible. You have to go through a temp agency.  They say 90 days.... If you're lucky... Then another 90 days through the company before benefits...

What is the best part of working at the company?
 the job because repetitive in the best way, you’re able to master the position and yet you’re always learning new things

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Making sure the lab is communicating properly with production to avoid issues

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Excellent work environment, clean, supportive and friendly coworkers

What is the best part of working at the company?
Yearly bonus are nice and heat bonus 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There are a lot of stairs that make it challenging in the summer

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Rather loud outside around the blowers , hot in the summer, people are good to work with

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Lot of walk by work orders daily

The easiest part of the job is working with the crew. Now the hardest part is not knowing how the place was left by a other shift, so it can really all depend on how everyone is working together coming in after the crew. If they leave it it’ll be rough for a couple hour’s, and if everyone work’s together then it’s gonna all be ok if you all work and correspond together.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Utility worker 1 salary reported	$15.75 per hour
Production operator 3 salaries reported	$12.50 per hour
Maintenance mechanic 1 salary reported	$30.50 per hour
Laboratory technician 3 salaries reported	$17.67 per hour
Shipping and receiving clerk 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour

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