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KANDU Industries, Inc

I worked the no-longer active second shift at the Barberry street location. The overall impression i got was that management just didn't care to take the time to promote success. The plant manager split his time between Kandu, his restaurant in Edgerton, and his parents farm, which just didn't leave him time to successfully operate the factory. I witnessed him talk down to and make sexist jokes at his employees on several occasions. It was a regular occurrence for them to take on a new job, basically dump all the responsibility on their inexperienced second shift supervisor, and leave for the day. Job orders often came with incomplete specifications, making it, at times, virtually impossible to complete the task without having to call the manager at home until he begrudgingly came back in to help. As far as pay goes, they start at 8-9 dollars an hour, but don't expect much more. Ever. The supervisor did the best she could, but just wasn't given the tools to succeed. The forklift driver on second shift wasn't even getting 12 an hour, and he was run ragged by them, he also drove their truck to deliver finished product/transfer goods between locations. Both the supervisor and the forklift driver quit at the same time, stating that they had just had enough of the disorganization, unprofessionalism, and low pay. This is not a place I would ever suggest to anybody looking for a job.

The clients are what made the job fun. I truly believe, that for the most part, the staff who do the direct care and work hard are the ones who have the best intentions and good morals. However, program management and admin is not good. Unfortunately, they are all good friends, and get away with mistreating others. After bringing up concerns of the treatment I was receiving, I faced a slew of other problems and nothing was ever done about the bullying in the workplace. It’s really sad to see the direction that the atmosphere has gone in, since it hasn’t always been like that and has always been a more fun environment. Overall, the clients are amazing to work with and the best part of the job. It just sucks that management acts less mature than most 16 year olds, and get away with the way they treat staff, and in some cases, clients. 

I have enjoyed working the short time I have been at Kandu thus far, I really enjoy what the company stands for. Also the people are easy to get along with and you make connections quickly. I have never really thought of management as awesome but that is exactly what we have here at Kandu, I don't have a single grudge and enjoy every person in the building. There is no hardest part of the job I'd say, if there is a more difficult task you can just look around the work area and realize why you are doing what you are doing and it makes your day again. Great people, great management, great workplace, this is an easy 5 stars.

I loved the job I had and it was very rewarding. Every day was different working in community employment. Working with the clients was the best part of the job. From an administrative standpoint they had nothing written down. Training is very unorganized and new staff arent given reference materials or resources. No policies or written expectations, just having to read between the lines of what managers said which made things inequitable amongst staff. 

I love working with the clients but the management hires you and leaves you hanging.  When I was hired they really didn't have any idea what they were hiring me for.  My first day I was told to do something that took 10 minutes then left alone for the rest of my shift.  I took it upon myself to help out on the line.  I was hired for data entry.  After one week my so called trainer (that I saw once the prior week) went on vacation!  Okay, what am I supposed to do?  Messed up place.

The training was a joke. My Bosses were never where they said they’d be, they were repetitively late even up to an hour, gave me wrong schedules, skipped over trainings like cases notes and more. They’ll tell you to stay home if you’re sick but then use it against you and even let you go. Highly unorganized management. Lots of two faced higher ups. Stay far away from this company. 

A day at KANDU is always a good day.  The staff are compassionate and dedicated to serving people with disabilities.  The clients are always happy to see you and interested in what is going on in the company.  We have a lot of fun, get a lot of work done, and provide a safe, secure, caring environment for everyone who works here.

I love working with the clients and I love working with some of my co-workers, but management is all over the place and when something happens we usually don't find out until either the day before or the day of. The best part of Kandu is the clients, hands down!

KANDU has brought new meaning to my life through our mission.  Adults with disabilities bring joy to our workplace.  I enjoy coming to work every day.  

My typical day at work is fulfilled with a great Senior Management team who is always so supportive. No matter what the position is, whether it's working at KANDU Quarters or Barberry, the whole team is eager to help. The most enjoyable parts about my position is getting the chance to assist both staff and clients in trying to make their work easier along with enjoyable. I love working here!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Direct support professional 11 salaries reported	$16.82 per hour
Production worker 10 salaries reported	$16.50 per hour
Client services coordinator 1 salary reported	$16.00 per hour
Client services specialist 5 salaries reported	$15.50 per hour
Caregiver 3 salaries reported	$16.00 per hour

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