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Mastronardi-Produce

The job is typically about packaging and distributing peppers according to customer demands. Some days are busy, other days are slow. The only consistency is that the environment is cold and management does not allow anyone to sit down, except for two 1/2 hour breaks.

I learned to be much more assertive and to check everything. Changes are not well-communicated, so everyday requires some research and a constant assumption that the product processed yesterday may not be identical to the product processed today. In any job, changes are expected and in some cases anticipated, but most companies I have worked for in the past implement appropriate tools to communicate changes to employees. Mastronardi relies heavily on word-of-mouth so it is critical to communicate and work well with coworkers. Upper Management is typically not going to create a memo, send an email, or hold an impromptu meeting to update their staff.

The job became challenging for me when I started reacting to the product. I took prescription medication to mitigate the reaction, but the side effects from the medication posed its own challenges. Since the product is the main staple of the company, it is very difficult to find a position within the company away from the product.

Please find another company. Mastronardi produce is the worst company I have ever worked for. The company pushes a great idea with their 5 non negotiable traits. You honestly feel in the front office as you start your training they actually believe their ideas. You will come to realize very quickly that somewhere there is a disconnect. You will be treated horribly by management once you are hired. Told you are less than nothing. You are not important in anyway. You are and will be replaced if you don't beat them to it and quit first. 
      Your fellow employees most will not speak English and the other half will be lazy, high, or drunk most of the time "You will see all the bags and bottles in the parking lot when you get to work in the mornings" which only makes your day harder. Days has to fix just about everything nights produces because of that, so plan on being kept as late as they can keep you everyday you work.                                                                     
       It is very cold depending on the time of year summer isn't so bad but winter is horrible if not prepared, so understand that going in. Pay is not great and they will do whatever the can not to give you a raise. And their 3-4 schedule is not easy on the employee nor their families. You will be exhausted physically and mentally. The best thing going for the company is the health insurance. It's actually not bad compared to most companies. If you do decide to take this job I wish you the best.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Mastronardi Produce is a fast-paced workplace with a strong team-oriented environment. One of the best aspects of the company is the leadership on the floor. The shift leads do an excellent job keeping operations organized and running efficiently, while also maintaining a friendly, approachable, and cooperative attitude with employees. Their professionalism and willingness to help make a noticeable difference in the overall work environment.

The workload can be physically demanding at times, but that is something employees are generally aware of going into the position. For individuals who are prepared for a hands-on, high-volume work environment, the experience can be rewarding and valuable.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The workload can be physically demanding at times, but that is something employees are generally aware of going into the position. For individuals who are prepared for a hands-on, high-volume work environment, the experience can be rewarding and valuable.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Mastronardi Produce is a very fast-paced workplace that keeps employees active and engaged throughout each shift. The environment can be demanding, but it also creates opportunities to develop strong teamwork, time management, and work ethic skills

I started working at Mastronardi Produce as an agency Coordinator which required ordering over 200+ temporary workers from various agencies.  I was quickly given a promotion as a Line Supervisor, this position was very demanding, fast paced, production environment.  Working with Food we also had to be aware of GMP at all times, verifying Customer Specs during packs, keeping track of workers on the lines, and meeting the time of pack in order for the customer to receive on time shipping. Later promoted to Area Manager after successfully meeting the goal cost per case in the area I was Supervising. This position became even more demanding, I was salary and required to work over 60-70 hours a week, I was required to answer my work cell at any time of day/week day/weekend. Reported directly to the Operations Manager, any issues within my area/department I had to answer to. Through my years working at Mastronardi my team mates changed as quickly as I was promoted, the company had very high turnover.  Though the job security was very low, I did enjoy working with my team and the knowledge and experience I gained. I also appreciated that Mastronardi was able to send and pay for a Management course at the American Management Association in Chicago, IL.

Working in a fast paced, intense environment was nothing new for me. However, Mastronardi's inability to set common practices and standards was mindblowing. Upper Management's personal bias towards their "yes men" wasn't even attempted to be concealed. Significant double-standards were not rare but commonplace to the point of negatively affecting moral and, equally as damaging, the product sold to their customers. Personal attacks and beratement of Managers, Supervisors, and line workers created literal fear on the production floor. Physical assault of an employee by multiple Managers was brushed under the rug. There are a group of solid and dependable people working for Mastronardi. However, they are mentally beaten down in to either submission or separation from the company. As one Manager told me before he left, "They mentally broke me and I can't do this anymore."

There was a lot of good and bad about Mastronardi Produce. The most important bad problem was that there were way too many "captains" or people in charge. when one would tell you to do something, another one would come up behind them and tell you to do something totally different. Which ever one you picked to do first, would always end in you getting in trouble by the "captain" who had to wait till you finished doing something for the first "captain". The good was that there were days where everything just fell right into place, everything went smooth, and everything got done. I cant exactly say that is just about Mastronardi because i guess you can have good days at any work place. Another good was my co-workers. there was a few that cared more about them selves then the "team" but every job has those people. there was a group of people at Mastronardi that i can honestly cared more about helping the WHOLE "team" and not just looking for personal gain.

In my opinion the hardest part of my job was when they had unexpected boxes for cucumbers out of Somerset not only did it take extra time to change the towing for the cucumber box but it took up a lot of space waiting for the trucks to pick up the pallets as I said my least favorite part of the job was the pack line my favorite part of the job was the corridor always enjoyed seeing how money tomatoes I will put in by the end of the day

This place has potential but continues to fail at being a good company. I was there many years. Employees are treated like you don't matter unless you are friends or related to someone in upper management. They have changed upper management so many times that it has to be the owners who don't value thier employees. No one's job is ever safe. Their facilities are the dirtiest I have ever worked at. The conveyer belts on the production lines are brown and are supposed to be white. Their Organics Program is a joke. The lines are never properly cleaned and the paper work is hardly filled out. They don't care about their customers. They make sure the top of the pallets look good and send garbage on the bottom to all customers.
I am surprised they are still in business with poor management, sanitary issues, traceability issues with paperwork, horrible Organics program and poor quality product just to name a few things.

The work is ok but the expectations of the managers for quality is too high and when ur quality is good they begin to complain about ur speed. Its a catch 22, they cannot have both quality and speed. The pay for the amount of work that is done and the extremely hot conditions i did not Believe to be reasonable and everyone deserves a fair chance, but the mexican contract workers were all that were being hired when i left and that ended opportunities for local workers. This place brought so many jobs upon arrival and havr slowly over about 2 years time, fazed out any local workers and it is almost soley contracted migrant workers! Also, there is rarely ever an annual or a general cost of living pay increase. I actually do not know that there have been any. My pay increased due to a role transition and never otherwise increased in the 3 years that i was there. Not recommended as an ideal place to work but then again life is exactly what i make it…. Nothing more, nothing less!!!! 

A highly experienced Production Supervisor, who enjoys working on mechanical things, solving production problems, and leading people. Maxine has over three years experience of supervising staff in a manufacturing and assembly plant. She has all the skills that you are looking for in an applicant, namely; extensive knowledge of plant equipment, a strong mechanical aptitude and being able to ensure that all equipment is maintained and running properly. As a true all-rounder, she can direct work activities, schedule employees and write up all necessary documentation. She possesses the required level of enthusiasm and energy to recommend improvements to those production methods which can positively impact upon every area of a business. At this precise moment in time she would very much like to join a company that has a diverse and supportive environment which encourages staff to learn from other talented professionals.

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