production

press operator

labeler

warehouse associate

specialist

Online Labels

Short: While this opportunity may be suitable for those seeking temporary or transitional employment, individuals aspiring for long-term career growth & job satisfaction may find it beneficial to explore other options due to incapable management, inadequate benefits and pay, & relentless time monitoring.

Long:

PROS:
- Employees receive complimentary labels.
- Some coworkers demonstrate helpfulness & kindness, fostering a tolerable work atmosphere.
- Modest monthly incentives are provided.
- Extremely clean facility.
- A new hire means everyone gets free lunch & a visit from a dog, an attempt to create a fun workplace atmosphere that fails to conceal the deeper issues at hand, yet is still a welcome reprieve.
- Vision plan is decent.

CONS:
- Management: Lacks professionalism, often displaying inappropriate behavior & targeting dissenting employees. Personal relationships are prioritized over effective leadership, leading to a toxic environment. Management's inappropriate conduct contributes to a hostile workplace, with instances of open beratement & denial of wrongdoing. Despite numerous efforts to alleviate the environment by speaking to HR and upper management; no action appeared to be taken. Communication lacks consistency and effectiveness.
- Inconsistency: Changes in senior & low-level positions results in policy instability & a diminished reputation in the community. Selective rule enforcement fosters bitterness among employees. Evolving landscape marked by frequent management shifts, policy changes, & turnover exacerbates organizational instability.
- Micromanagement: Intense scrutiny & time-tracking create a stifling work environment, with meticulous monitoring of activities. Favoritism in monitoring exacerbates the stress on non-favored employees. Excessive daily reporting requirements add to the burden.
- Inconsistent Treatment: Rules are selectively applied based on personal preferences rather than uniformly across the board, leading to a sense of unfairness & bitterness among employees.
- Minimal PTO accrual & below-standard compensation contribute to dissatisfaction, & pay doesn't align with the level of scrutiny endured.

PERSONAL OPINION BASED ON EXPERIENCE:
When I joined this company, my aim was to build a lasting career, mastering machinery operation & achieving recognition for performance. However, advocacy for improved conditions resulted in undue scrutiny & eventual termination. Disparate treatment & targeted actions compelled my departure, despite efforts to enhance the workplace. As one example, leadership deemed a funeral to be insufficient justification for missing unimportant email submissions, leading to disciplinary action in the form of a write-up, despite co-workers stating that they had not sent any emails at all throughout the entire duration of the implementation of this rule, remaining undisciplined. During my final year there, I endured continual jokes & remarks from colleagues about the differential treatment I received. Despite their consistent rule-breaking, I was the sole recipient of disciplinary action. This created an incredibly uncomfortable daily atmosphere for myself as well as coworkers, who routinely boasted about flouting rules & evading repercussions continued to evade discipline for the same offenses. Many colleagues can confirm the disparate treatment I experienced, which ultimately compelled me to be released from the company after being subjected to meticulous documentation & scrutiny unlike any other employee in the facility. I simply desired to focus on excelling in my role & maintaining my status as the highest performer facility and often company wide, yet found myself consistently targeted by management despite my efforts. I earnestly hope that conditions for the remaining staff can improve, as Online Labels was once a remarkable place to work; I maintain strong connections with many former colleagues & hope for improvements.

I swiftly secured employment at a neighboring establishment, with a starting wage several dollars higher per hour than what I earned at Online Labels, despite my 4 years of tenure there. Moreover, the leadership at my new workplace is notably superior, significantly improving my overall well-being. This transition underscored the substantial impact that effective leadership can have on an individual's professional satisfaction & mental health.

CONCLUSION:
Forcing rapport with management may alleviate some challenges, but the pervasive issues warrant caution. While the role may offer transitional opportunities, it seems clear that the subpar compensation, inappropriate/unprofessional leadership & pervasive micromanagement suggest exploring other options for long-term career satisfaction & well-being. If asked a few years ago, I would have praised Online Labels as a fantastic place to work, recommending it to everyone I knew. However, the current state of affairs suggests that better compensation can be found elsewhere for less hassle. Good luck!

I have truly loved working for this company over the 7 years I worked there! I've moved on to another job now, but here is my experience:

I have grown so much as a developer and individual because of this company. The CEO is grounded, humble, and will make you feel as though you are part of an actual family. I will be forever grateful for the years I've worked with people I now consider friends. We regularly played chess during downtime and even played Smash Bros on our lunch breaks in the game room! (Yes, they have a game room)

We've been on cruises, had outdoor "Olympic" events, and countless other fun times I will cherish for a long time. The work/life balance is fantastic and I don't think I ever worked an hour over 40 in a week, unless there was some live issue I felt compelled to fix.

The managers are kind, understanding, and will allow you the PTO you need with no fuss. They do not have a penchant for micromanagement or overly stringent reporting. The benefits are good as well.

Those are the pros and they should NOT be discounted as you read the cons:

The company's structure and organization leaves something to be desired. It operates as an adolescent startup when it should be acting as a more mature and structured company for someone their size. There have been improvements and I do have confidence it will continue; it may just take some time.

There is little room for promotion, but they highly value loyalty and compensate accordingly every year. The starting pay is relatively low, but reasonable for their local Floridian area. Those fresh out of college or newly learning their skills will find themselves pleasantly surprised with how much the company intends to grow their talent (and salary) over the years.

Their current work-from-home policy is hybrid, though not universal. It's dependent on your department. In my role, I was working 2 days in-office, 3 days remote. I found that to be agreeable, since I did like everyone I worked with (and I didn't want to miss Smash days with my friends!).

In summation, it may be the best starting job you could ever land. I have felt for many years that I had found a diamond in the rough. That being said, after garnering several years of experience, there are other opportunities that are more  competitive in pay and offer the same work/life balance.

If you need to get from intern or junior to senior or lead, this company is the ideal way to get there.

The company does not reward ambition or competence. Employees who show initiative or perform at a higher level than their peers often find themselves burdened with extra work, without recognition or fair compensation. In fact, excelling at your job can feel more like a liability than an asset.

Warehouse management is consistently disorganized and frequently shifts blame onto employees to cover up poor leadership. There is little to no accountability at the management level, and miscommunication is common. HR operates as an extension of management, rarely investigating concerns thoroughly or impartially, regardless of the evidence provided.

The turnover rate in the warehouse department has increased exponentially over the past year, which reflects growing dissatisfaction among staff and highlights the lack of support, advancement, and trust in leadership.

Promises of raises tied to cross-training are misleading. Learning additional roles simply results in more responsibilities, not higher pay. Advancement opportunities are rare and do not appear to be based on performance or qualifications. Promotions seem more about internal politics and convenience than merit.

Advice to Upper Management:
Stop punishing competence. Build a management team capable of leading by example, hold supervisors accountable, and start recognizing employees who go above and beyond. Without these changes, retention of skilled workers will remain a persistent issue.

I worked in the warehouse under the inspection department as a packer. What was enjoyable about the job was that it was consistent, however, there were many issues. First of all, There were multiple people who made it a point to talk negatively about other coworkers behind their backs. A couple of people in management positions, as I have experienced myself (and I have been told by other coworkers) will talk poorly about us behind our backs. I've heard some people get called "fat", others' bathroom trips were timed, and negative comments about people's work ethic. 
This is not a conducive work environment and actually produces worse performance in employees, which is why I ultimately left the company. The office workers do experience preferential treatment. The office environment is much friendlier because they are customer-facing. However, if you work in the warehouse expect the worst. 
I also decided to leave because the pay is nearly half of what a livable wage is in our current economy. While we do get bonuses based on production level (up to $100) they get taxed with your paycheck. Management appeared a little tone-deaf when it came to people's financial burdens. 
And finally, if you have any responsibilities outside of work like school, children, family to take care of, etc.... don't work here. They do not support people who have anything going on outside of work. 

I have been with the company about 18 months and can truly say that it has been a pleasure to walk into this building every day. No company is perfect but I feel as though management and our leadership team strive to make this the best work environment it can be. The staff is like family and genuinely cares about you and not just what you can do for them/the company. This is certainly not your typical work environment! We are often encouraged to think outside the box to develop new and creative solutions for ongoing projects or as a way to improve a process that has been in place for ages. The hardest part of my role is achieving my own expectations from myself, everyone here is naturally competitive and every day is an opportunity push yourself (and the company) forward. The best part about my job and OnlineLabels is the ability to go to any manager, even the CEO, and discuss my growth with the company. If you begin to feel stagnant with a role you can talk about alternatives to better utilize your skills and really create your own career path. This means you may not see a traditional “promotion” but more a way to create a role that best fits the mutual needs of the company and employee.

Online Labels is an exciting Company to work for, and truly cares about its people. Management tends to go out of its way to accommodate employees, while providing a challenging environment.

By using advanced systems and technology, the Company is always on the forefront of of developing projects and opportunities for people to grow. The team-oriented culture allows for collaboration, while the offices are clean, open an inviting. On any given day, you may be asked for your thoughts or input on projects related to the website, marketing, research and development, shipping or social media.

The coolest part of the job is that any employee, on any level, has the chance to share their idea on how to make their job easier or the Company better. Their peers and management are quick to provide feedback and often give thoughtful consideration to the idea.

Over the years, the Company has always given back to their people through events, trips, holiday parties, themed parties and luncheons.

Ive worked at this company for almost a year and id say there’s more bad experiences than good that i’ve had. In my first week of working there the work pace was really slow, so i’d get the job done and have a lot of free time. Although, i finished early and did all my job requirements. My manager deemed me to be working too slow within my first week. He didn’t appreciate my hard work and the fact id finish the job with time to spare. They have standards the uphold that they don’t tell you about. But if they see you not working fast enough within your first week, they might as well find someone else. Since it’s not fair for the worker to be not given a pass for being a new employee for not picking up the slack. 

Early on someone told me that working as a press assistant also known as press setup (warehouse associate) was like waiting tables and I'd have to agree. You get to juggle the work you need to do based on who works fastest, needs more, or likes more interaction. The job itself is easy just stay in communication with your handful of press operators, and then like side work you have other duties like a little cleaning. The workload is quite manageable and there is down time where you can work on learning other jobs, which is nice. Also unlike most serving positions you get full time hours, a set wage, and benefits - plus you work less than 5 days a week. And - no mandatory overtime!!

I have been with the company for 6 years at the time of this review. Many of my friends outside of work comment that this is the "dream job". The work environment is usually very laid back and the idea of "work hard, play hard" is at the core of this company.

There are frequent social events and company wide events which usually involve a trip to a nearby attraction. There is a great social atmosphere here and it is encouraged to become familiar with everyone in the company.

The management team is always looking for ways to make things easier for everyone and will work with you if you are experiencing any issues.

Good starter job but don’t expect it to be your end goal. kind of a sugar coated company culture, they will make it a #1 excuse for the downfalls of the company during these times. No one in higher positions can deal with people that can’t work at the same bar as others. This causes more work for the people that care about their jobs. 

The people that put it onto themselves to work hard and better the company creates a barrier from achieving your highest potential. Above all of this, the pay doesn’t match the workload which is easily seen but not acknowledged. Recently, the company has made a merge with another and the work has doubled with the same pay. This is a thought and issue with many employees here at the company. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Production 10 salaries reported	$15.00 per hour
Press operator 4 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour
Labeler 4 salaries reported	$15.00 per hour
Warehouse associate 3 salaries reported	$15.67 per hour
Specialist 2 salaries reported	$23.50 per hour

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