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Janus International

The Janus International Group plant in Butler, Indiana has great potential. The work is not very difficult and pay salary is decent for anyone starting out. They offer great benefits and a 401k matching program. There is also paid vacation once you are hired in. 

The problem that currently impacts the Company and its Butler facility in particular is negligence and poor leadership from key people in management positions. 

Due to this a work environment where one's work ethic has a much lower impact on advancement opportunity and those with close ties to said management consistently move ahead much faster than harder working individuals has become the norm. Workloads and responsibility for late or incomplete orders often land on the shoulders of their best working employees, and all too often the Company loses some of their best employee asets due to unfair and often times outright unjustified reasons, policies, or sheer irresponsibility of those responsible for day to day operations and guidance.

Other than the significant issues cited above and the unnecessary effects they cause on employees and the workplace, working at Janus is a relatively laid back and easy affair.

Pros- low level management is understanding, and will often work with you. This varies by department, as some are better than others. In fact, that is a running theme. Depending on what you do, it can be a great job. The work is steady, the company culture is good (if you are used to this type of factory work) and your coworkers can be amazing.  Upper management isn't too hands on, and they give lower level managers room to work. 

Cons- can be a bit of a boys club. You really have to have tough skin to get through. Pay is.....decent. it'll pay the bills with all the overtime, and you might even get ahead if you work like a dog, but you have to be an advocate for yourself or the pay will not match the job duties. That was the reason i left, pay. There are a few lower level managers who are bad, but there is almost always a redeeming quality about them, which explains why they are in that position.

Overall, janus isn't a bad place to work. I'd go back myself, but if this is your first factory job there will be some growing pains, or you will be an outcast. And trust me, they will let you be an outcast, but you don't get the benefits of the solid company culture. A lot of the job is dependant on what department you work in, and the relationship you have with that department head. Ideal/clopay is the best department imo, worst is probably woodshop, but I didn't care too much for that manager. 8/10 would work again and recommend to friends.

A typical day at work is usually long and stressful, you never know what to expect. I have learned that there are a lot of hardworking people in this world that get no recognition or compensation for their hard work. The management here is very secretive and gossipy, they always make you feel that something bad is going on and that makes you worry about the condition of the company, If you have a problem, most feel that they can't express their concerns because of the repercussions that will follow. Most also feel like their personal business is being talked about by management and others that they chose to share it with. The hardest part of the job is seeing all of the politics and favoritism that goes on. Management (owners) are very open with their political views and there are always e-mails going around to discuss those views. the most enjoyable part about the job is my co-workers. They are an incredible group of people that have become like family to me, they are the reason that I have been there so long

Janus International employment may be just what you’re looking for. At Janus International we believe in treating people right, not only because it’s the correct thing to do, it also makes good business sense. Janus is strongly committed to fostering a diverse workplace. As a successful global company, Janus values -- and benefits from -- a wide variety of ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.

Additionally, with Janus International employment, we know that the lives of employees encompass much more than the time they spend at work. To help them maintain a healthy work/life balance, we’ve compiled a generous benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and paid holidays. We’ve also incorporated unique benefits, including our comprehensive wellness program that includes wellness fairs, free health screenings, free flu shots and more.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Awesome Company!  Great people creating and delivering great products and services to the Self Storage and MDU markets. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Keeping up with all the interest in our products and variety of services. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Open. Great management. They give you all the tools to succeed in you position. They understand the en and flow of work life and are flexible while also assisting you to reach your goals. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
In sales it’s very busy and fluid. Relationship building and taking care of clients is always number one. Internal Communication and assist is important  to deliver the best possible building or system quotes. Every day is different and fulfilling!

The guys I worked with were more than helpful with teaching me how to properly work our area. They took the time to show me the precautions and dangers of working with machinery and dangerous materials. I was taught how to load and use the machines properly,where to find our materials,who and what personnel I should talk to to find the things we needed or in order to advance. The management was considerate and payed attention to the needs of all their employees. They were people who would try to work with you and your problems or advancements. The other employees were mostly fluent in Spanish but always had a smile and attempted to talk to those of us who only spoke English. The only thing that I didn't like about the job was having to have an excuse after two days or be forced to be fired. But I enjoyed being around the company of so many good people

Not an employer that rewards hard work and dedication.  If you like hearing that you've done a good job, management will not do that.

I worked here for 2 years and morale was very low. I worked with some very nice people, but they were absolutely miserable when at work. 

Upper management wears their political beliefs on their arms and if you're not comfortable with that, then this isn't the place for you. Drinking and partying is also a big part of the culture, so if you're not into that or uncomfortable with it, you'll never make it here.

There were good things here like the insurance was very good, the schedule was pretty solid, never had to work over or on weekends. I never missed any of my kids game or had to be called away. My schedule wasn't flexible but I got a week vacation after a year.

When a person matures, they learn that they have two hands, one for helping themselves and one for helping others. At Janus International, the culture seems to be either, "I've got mine and I could care less if you get yours," or I've got mine and I want yours too." Recent leadership changes on the construction management side have led to abysmal leadership that is non existent, and when the leadership team does step in to comment, it's heavy-handed, accusatorial, and isn't germane to the actual issue. 

March of 2023 they pulled almost all benefits for our satellite development office.

June of 2023 they laid off every person that gave push back during the meeting in March.  Then offered one month of COBRA but by the time you actually got through the paperwork, the month was over.  They also spaced out the promised severance so it pushed back your eligibility for unemployment.

Finally,  when I got my W-2, they only withheld Federal taxes for one pay period.  Since it pay was direct deposit, I didn't notice until I did my taxes and had to take out a loan for that.

They are underhanded or horrible.

Work-life balance
This place sucks! They have taken pay from our checks to help the company, make you work long hours with little pay. Promise to move you up and never do, everyone does drugs and just all
Together not a good place to work at. I would never go back.

Pay & benefits
Not very good

Management
FAVORITISM !!

Culture
Every one likes to talk trash but if you did it back, it’s the end of the world, cry me a river

Overall
Everything sucks! Management! The pay! The promising to move up but never follow thru! The favoritism! The bullies! The work conditions! It wouldn’t be such a bad job if they got rid of everyone there! Hope people will see this and don’t apply! Only apply
If you it’s you ABSOLUTE last option!

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