material handler

technical coordinator

customer service representative

production assistant

sales representative

Kuraray America

If you're into rubbing elbows with management and policies that apply to some and not others you'll fit right in. Employees their are in fear of reporting ANY injury no matter the severity but at the same time are supplied with improper tools and equipment to perform their jobs safely. It's a great place to learn and develop experience and skill but the dangers of operating it our substantial. Example: removing the build up of paste by hand/or with a tool that was not designed for such use at a particular barrel slit of a twin screw extruder running at 2,000+ rpms.Instead of slowing down production somewhat or fixing the problem with the leaking paste at the slit it's simpler for management to subject their employees to the danger of trying to remove it. Personal/mechanical/electrical safeties are bypassed throughout the plant, valves that are partially functional or totally inoperable aren't replaced in a timely manner. Their control system is a joke. Though process controls are calibrated and checked the use of bypasses runs rampant. Ventilation systems are barely operable at times when it comes to removing chemical vapors from work areas. Mechanical strand cutters that have KNOWN issues are babied until management decides they've wasted enough product all while their operators are silenced and forced to work harder due to the lack of support from management. Example: A particular mechanical strand cutter up there needed bearing replacement for well over a year but management would not listen to it's employees who work on the cutters day in day out, when the cutters failed the repercussions were enormous. So if brown nosing management, working in dangerous areas, working with improper tools and equipment is what you prefer then you'll fit right in. It's a good old boy, buddy buddy environment at Kuraray.

Kuraray, manipulating you right !

This is one of those companies that does not want you to leave them for a better job but at the same time they don't not have anything to offer you to stay. The HR department creates an toxic environment that promotes stagnation across the workforce. 

Kuraray is owned by a Japanese multi national company. They typically promote those who are close to leadership in Japan to run the show in the USA. If you are ambitious and looking for promotions and career progression this is not the place for you. 

Finally, I was shocked by the lack of respect shown by Senior (USA) Leadership at Kuraray. The Senior Leadership are passive aggressive in their approach to leading their teams.

Shift Supervisor for a team of 10 during regular operating conditions.

Dealt with all other departments to ensure proper Standard Operating Procedures were followed in a Safe and efficient manner.

I learned that the power of teamwork can make for a safe and productive environment.

Management cared about their employees by providing a clean and safe work environment

The hardest part of the job was when the entire production department had to be shut down during bad weather and or making off-spec material. Normal Operating Procedures required lines to be shut down one at a time over a week.

Company does not value there people. Very arrogant company from senior management to the first line leaders. Folks in every position within this company turn a blind eye to all HR related issues. 


Spent many years in this industry and have never been treated with such disrespect, and kept in a constant state of turmoil as I was with Kuraray. 


I would highly suggest looking elsewhere for opportunities. I was not alone in feeling this way, and was blessed to be in a position where I could walk away.

Learned a lot and got to go to Japan. Thankful for my time there as it has shown me how good I have it now. It's not a terrible place. Just stay focused on your work, look out for yourself when it comes to safety (read those SDS's and speak up, even if it upsets other people), document literally everything if you're having trouble with a coworker or manager, and don't say yes to everything or they will keep you overworked. Saw a lot of turnaround when I was there. It's hard to move up if you're not a "good ol' boy Aggie". Good luck. 

My day-to-day is exciting and interesting. Challenging, absolutely. I have, however, gotten to learn and grow into a role that would not be made available to me at a larger company. I enjoy the ability to work with management as well as the opportunity to work with international collegues. The challenges? This job isnt clear cut. You have to make it what you want. International team work is not there but I look forward to making this position my own.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The Company pay rate was very good. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No Support.  The Base office was in Houston Texas and I worked in Fayetteville NC.  They offered no support or help. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The Work environment was fine at my location. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
IT Support for the users on site.

This was my first internship at a chemical plant. The entire work staff was very welcoming and helpful from my first to last day of my internship. I learned lots of practical information and was exposed to an actual chemical process. 

The hardest part of the job is trying to connect classroom material to real-life problems, but the effort is worth the extra studying. 

The most enjoyable part of the job was being able to learn from professionals with years of experience.

What is the best part of working at the company?
None, the work environment is unethical and the management communication is very poor

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Schedule, management puts out the schedule the day of

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
My co workers where great. It's was the management with lack of communication 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Hot, stressful,  and overwhelming

What is the best part of working at the company?
Only work 14 days of the month with a free 7 day break every month 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No team work, long wait time to advance in company

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Depends on what department your in can be very secluded 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful , hectic, no time to get everything done

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Material handler 6 salaries reported	$20.67 per hour
Technical coordinator 2 salaries reported	$60,226 per year
Customer service representative 5 salaries reported	$14.00 per hour
Production assistant 3 salaries reported	$18.63 per hour
Sales representative 1 salary reported	$77,500 per year

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