production operator

maintenance technician

warehouse worker

warehouse supervisor

Noosa Yoghurt

The compensation is very good at Noosa. It starts at $14 per hour and can go up to $@@ per hour and even more if you are a salaried employee. The hours are 12 a day, 3 days one week, four days the next, and then it repeats. Normally you would get to work and go over the events that were happening on your shift and then the group, usually consisting of 10-25 people, sometimes more, depending on the day, would stretch in 8 different poses, 4 upper body and 4 lower body. It was encouraged at every shift meeting to stretch throughout the night/day, depending on the shift you were scheduled to work. My work took place in the cooler, which was a temperature of 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Lunches were not free, they had vending machines in the break room. Were we only allotted 30 minutes for our unpaid break and the nearest restaurant was 15-20 minutes away, so you had to bring your lunch. You also had two 15 minute breaks before and after you 30. The management at Noosa was a little testy. The managers seemed to be in a bad mood, sometimes for two days in a row. They would also take their anger out on the employees, especially the temp workers that worked in the cooler. I enjoyed Noosa yogurt and would recommend that people apply, providing that you are comfortable with long hours in a warehouse.

Noosa had so much potential to be a great place to work but the management team has run this place into the ground. The plant management team consists of a group of mostly unqualified men that have no motivation or positive things to contribute, but will always have a job or get promoted because they are all buddies. There are a few good ones that actually care and work hard, but the majority are lazy, grumpy, and will look for any chance to talk poorly about their coworkers and tear people down. This issue starts with the individuals at the top and has set the tone for the rest of the management team to follow suit. Most people that work here are able to see it for what it is but either don't feel comfortable coming forward or have just accepted it. The management team is really good at making it sound like there is an amazing culture here, but don't be fooled. The hope is that this improves for others who work here in the future but unfortunately that would require a major shift in attitudes, personalities, and the actual people working at this plant which is unlikely to happen.

Typical day depends on the position: Manufacturing is 12 hrs shifts.  Admin staff work M-F,  8-5ish with flexibility.  
Management has changed several times over the past 10 years with corporate buy-outs.  The current management is concerned with safety of employees first, then quality of the product, then efficiency and employee retention/culture.   There is definitely a drive to educate staff so they can expand their role, take more ownership in their positions, and grow within the company.  
There are lots of staff celebrating 5-10 year anniversaries this year, so that should say something.  There is even a open club of staff who plan fun activities for staff to keep the culture alive and staff opinions heard.
Great health benefits, 401K with matching, great scenery, free coffee and yoghurt!


Would not recommend working here. Years of favoritism has lead to some of the most knowledgeable employees quiting. Team leads and managers are filled with people who clearly do not know what they are doing. I have seen lazy people get raises while hard workers are overlooked. 
Has a high school culture, team leads gossip in the locker rooms, and have even admitted to being mean to employees if they "just don't like them". 
They don't take time to train employees when moving to different areas, they just drop you in a new spot and expect you to figure it out. There is such a high turnover rate that what little training does happen is by the new people who were trained by new people....  
HR clearly has no idea what they are doing and are not very accessable (ie. does not return phone calls or emails in a timely manner). Complaints about management often lead to retaliation and not solutions.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They actually take input from there employees and I actual felt heard

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
At times there was moments were I was not train enough or comfortable doing a task

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very team oriented they took a lot of input from employees, one of the best training/onboarding programs I've been apart of 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
15 min early for your shift to dress out, a pre shift meeting outlining the days actives, complete tasks with aide of production management software (via iPads) then a pass down of tasks that needed to be finished for the week

This company recognizes hard work and promotes fun. They typically promote from within so there is a lot of opportunity for advancement if you are ambitious. Some production days can be slow which can make days long but also makes for easy money. Most management started in production and I feel provides a lot more understanding management style. The company has a fun culture that frequently gives incentives for safety quality and production goals and are rewarded with things as little as snacks in the break room to bonuses and Patagonia clothing. 

There are a lot of pros and a lot of cons with them. For example, they often bring food for OSHA milestones, but they're coordinated almost entirely for day shift workers. Another example is that the team leads are very supportive and helpful, however, if one decides to dislike you for whatever reason, your future with the company is over. 
Overall they're a very organized company, however, that organization only flows with the higher ups, while those on the production floors are more confused than a caveman with a time machine.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good pay and benefits,including PTO and sick leave

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with the politics and favoritism--if you have an issue with one of the "golden children" employed there, you will not receive fair treatment from HR

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
IMHO, there is a very toxic environment festering at Noosa--if you choose to work there, do the job in silence.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Long and hectic with lots of chaos thrown in for good measure.

Good company. Better before it was sold to Sovos Brands but still has decent benefits and PTO. Pay scale is kind of all over the place and tenured employees not paid as well as they should be. Management is nice and most care about the success of their employees. Great with giving company swag, bonuses and ordering in food as well as giving away prize drawings and gift cards for employees. Good referral program. Overall one of the best employers I've ever worked for. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
you will always get your hours and be kept busy

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
the inconsistency of management and expectations.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
factory setting and busy for the most part it is positive

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
shift work and equipment and food production.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Production operator 3 salaries reported	$16.50 per hour
Maintenance technician 2 salaries reported	$27.50 per hour
Warehouse worker 1 salary reported	$17.00 per hour
Warehouse supervisor 1 salary reported	$17.00 per hour

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