quality assurance inspector

warehouse worker

material handler

operator

packaging operator

LNK International

My typical day at work is usually trying to stay at least 3-4 months ahead of schedule.
I do this because projects and unexpected changes from our customers and or managers decide to make changes that directly affect our department, as well as the whole inter-structure of the company at hand. We are the first line and last line of defense in our company, what we do directly involves every faucet in the company. So to put into words what we do would be difficult to say the least. I would say at least 1-2 times a week there is an unexpected variable, The day may start the same, but there is never a full week that can go by where something out of no-where comes up.At times it can be easily handled and feels good to go into uncharted territories, and at other times it can become exhausting and frustrating because the work that you do that can take up to a full week to complete, ends up being changed more then once and then to only end up where you started originally.
It isn't the challenge or the work that I don't enjoy, its the lack of thought that management puts into process, and how they sometimes jump the gun before thinking how and what we do effects other departments.
I've learned what it is to work for such a large company and with so many personalities in so many buildings.
The atmosphere is very comfortable and friendly, I enjoy the people I work with and all the departments I need to deal with.
I like challenges and take them head on.
Following up and making sure that the various departments have the crucial and most up to date information that they need, and most importantly what we need, to keep the company running as seamlessly as possible.
That would be the hardest part of our jobs, especially when we have to go digging for the information you weren't included in, wither it be an email or meeting. Because of the holes in the system or the lack of communication.
But at the same time, this keeps you on your toes and makes sure you are never bored. So in a way it is a very satisfying feeling when you have completed a project and are recognized for going above and beyond what is expected of you.
The most enjoyable part of my job are the people that I work with and the challenges that are involved on a daily basis and working not far from where I live.

DO NOT WORK HERE IF YOU ARE A SENSITIVE INDIVIDUAL OR HAVE AN ISSUE LYING ABOUT RESULTS.

The only upside to this job are the hours. I am able to leave on time every day and hardly asked to stay for overtime, which, rarely counts towards overtime pay, since if you clock in a mere 1 min late you are docked 15 min worth of pay. The manager regularly yells to communicate his point if you are not one the favorite employees. Management does not listen if you tell them that there is a problem. Explaining any issue with HR will net you the response of, "That is the management style employed here, it has worked so far." The lab lacks 85% of the necessary equipment to perform experiments correctly, and you have to argue with senior employees to get the equipment that you need since it is shared between ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES. You are taught to fabricate results if the experiment fails. If you tell the manager your experiment failed, and it's clear that you are morally conflicted about fabricating data, you are reprimanded. There are NO ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES!!! The turn over rate is very high. You will get stuck doing the same task from day 1, and no matter how many times you explain to the people in charge you are more than capable of more complex tasks, they will not let you deviate from your position. I strongly recommend you do not work here. This job has been nothing but a stressful nightmare. When you tell them that you are leaving they will attempt to give you a higher wage, which is insulting, because it implies they had more to offer the entire time. This job will make you regret your career choices, stay away!!!

Good environment for working and managements are well.
OB DESCRIPTION: 
1. Training to QA personnel follow the cGMP & SOPs as well the QA operation process areas of Pharmacy, Tableting & Coating areas. Follow up the implementation of training output.
2. Process validation on Pharmacy, Tableting, Coating operations, and training to QA personnel and follow-up the CFR parts 210-211.
3. Daily issuing master formula and follow up by electronically & manually for Pharmacy, Tableting, Coating, encapsulation, imprinting, banding, making products work orders on the QAD, Vendor outside Products &Combo. 
4. Raw Material inventory check weekly basis, finished product releasing, Reviewing, Filling, Process the bulk shipments paper works, obsolete old master formula as per direction of change control. 
5. Annual product reviewing & monthly equipment’s calibration follow up, updated, training and follow-up QA personnel
6.Daily production report, combo report & outside products on Track Wise

Some days you will come in and have a reasonable work load. Some days you will have almost nothing to do. And some days you will come in, work through your breaks, and still have to stay past closing. Everything revolves around the release of product. If the customer wants it tomorrow, it better be done today. 
It’s not a research job. Every day it’s the same thing. It’s hard to believe there are employees who have worked here for over ten, twenty, and even thirty years. I am not looking to make this my career. This is, hopefully, just to gain experience for the future.
Most holidays we’re open; some big ones we get are New Years Day, Labor Day, the 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. There is a language barrier with warehouse staff. Most speak broken, if any, English. Although most lab employees speak English, they prefer to speak their native tongue with those who can, which is the majority. There’s no age discrimination or race discrimination in hiring.

Typical Day at Work
Show up, and just run the exact same test over and over. I was also told that one day a week would be spent exclusively labeling glassware. Not what I went and got a degree in.
What I Learned
Basically nothing. Notebook keeping and that's about it.
Management
Language barriers make it hard to communicate and the lack of professional and personal respect is rage inducing
Workplace Culture
I mean, almost everyone who works there not as a manager is pretty cool. No real bad people to speak of. Everyone goes and gets breakfast together, and lunch on Fridays.
Hardest Aspect
Not losing my d-mn mind from boredom.
Most Enjoyable Aspect
Once I put in my two weeks they basically left me alone and I got paid to read books. Pretty sweet.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people are the best thing about the company.  Management is another story. Too many micromanagers that are unqualified for there positions. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Bad management. They choose a feat based style. Too much micromanagement.  Need to hire more qualified managers.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Busy you are always moving.  You get to learn things working with good people.  The management is terrible. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You are always moving around.  There is a lot of changeovers and everyone works on them together.

I learned a lot of things like many aspects of the pharmaceutical companies and some of the rules and regulations regarding FDA safety rules. The workplace culture is a very professional place to be a part of, we work as a team to make sure each and every one of us 
(the workers) strives and makes the daily productions demands set on a everyday basis, and i would say the hardest part of the job is to not make an unintended error whether it'll be in documentation or physical work, mistakes are always bound to happen unfortunately but that's why we have quality assurance to correct every mistake there is

a typical day at LNK was quick. they say time flies when you're having fun. 

I learned a lot about myself while at LNK. I came into the company not understanding what I wanted for a career, and I left knowing what kind of skills I possess and I suddenly have goals for myself.

management was very down to earth and excellent people.

my co-workers were very friendly and worked as a team all the time.

the hardest part of the job was traveling between the different buildings.

the most enjoyable time of the day was just dealing with co-workers in an amazing atmosphere. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
401k  available and overtime  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Upper management takes preferences on employees which hurts good workers   

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
at day shift everybody tries to look good in front of the owners they tell them what ever they want to hear 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work as hard as posible, while manager walks around in a intimidating way and taking to people very i a very arrogant way

I do appreciate the many very good people i worked with at LNK International. However my advice would be to watch your back and do not step on the wrong toes. try to fly under the radar and absorb as much information as you can by watching more knowledgeable mechanics because you will be expected to know everything the day you walk into the company. make sure to make the right connections with the important cliques of mechanics or you will be thrown under the proverbial bus. be respectful of others at all times and some will not take it as a sign of weakness. good luck.

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