cnc machinist

cnc operator

warehouse associate

inside sales representative

administrative assistant

PROFESSIONAL PLASTICS

A typical day at Professional Plastics usually consisted of hitting the ground running and going full-bore all day. A very fast paced environment where I would typically manage the cutting schedule for the saw room, monitor the receiving department and prioritizing as needed to meet sales goals. I also managed the RMA area and documented all discrepant materials. My responsibilities included maintaining accurate order selection and on time delivery for local couriers, UPS, FedEx and all LTL traffic.Manning the will call desk, and providing outstanding customer service while addressing order discrepancies with the inside sales team. The workload was very fluid and was subject to change so being able to constantly prioritize on the fly was vital. 6 of the 8 years I was also Branch Safety Manager and Train the Trainer for LP sit down forklifts/certifying new hires. Managing regular calibration for all measurement tools maintaining logs for ISO compliance.Supply Chain Management and operating the Retail Sales center. The hardest, most challenging part of this job was trying to be everywhere all at once and the extremely high stress levels. The most enjoyable part of the job was developing customer relations, many of which have developed into lasting friendships. I also did enjoy the fast pace at times that were bearable and camaraderie with the warehouse team.

Where to start. Management is lacking. Only worried about themselves and lining their pockets. Annual reviews aren't done. No raises or bonuses. Not even a cost of living adjustment. Company invests in all new cnc machines and facility renovations and can't even give out raises?  Over worked and under paid. I live by this motto and I'm sure others are as well. Minimum pay, minimum effort!

Here's a couple of quotes from the a manager.

"If the spindles aren't spinning, I'm not making money"

"If I don't make money I can't pass it on to you guy's"

End of the month is always a panic. Only worried about their numbers and their money. At that time they try to find high dollar jobs they can close out to reach or get close to their goal all while jobs that have been in house for months are just sitting there.

They will overwork you and expect you to be okay with doing multiple jobs under one salary. There’s no clear expectation on your job duties because you’ll be handling at least 3 different positions. Departments are disorganized and people pass work they don’t want to do to others. Orders are usually always late and they pressure employees to work overtime. The culture is also bad. You’re on your own and some managers don’t care about your contributions.  They are not very helpful and expect you to figure it out. They handle problems poorly and do not provide coaching or any type of development. Management will talk badly about employees and customers in front of anyone. 

The original owners are fair and have a high level of  integrity, and moral / ethical conduct.  Often they are unaware of issues with the next tier of management and things can get out of hand - poor upward communication channels and silo mentality to blame.. Some longterm employees that deserve recognition are overlooked.  Sometimes compensation issues are overlooked.  As is often par for many companies, political butt kissers can do well at PP without having to perform much.  Work hard, work smart, etc.. will not be rewarded overall.  With that in mind the good outweighs the bad. (This does not apply to East Coast facilities which operate like a different company - pirate ship)

What is the best part of working at the company?
Challenging. To learn a new product and how it is used and distributed.
Was something new and challenging for me.
Which I liked.
I believe one has to challenge themselves in order to progress in life.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Narcissist boss.
He clearly boast about himself, rather than being supportive and he
(narcissist boss) constantly berates employees. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Confusing at times.
Lack company identity.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Hard honest work.
Blue collar work.

When i first started i was told that this was a great company for advancement, my first day i was not greeted by anyone with no direction. the Q.A. Manager finally came out to greet me. she began to tell me all about the caulter in the office and my bosses the day she left her position 4-days later, i was still on my own for 2-weeks. she told me the who story. this place will blame you for upper management failures.3-different bosses. i got fired for my quality corporate manager approval to sent out an order and when i reminded him he said "well it is what it is!
not a good place to work. sales' people run everything.

Highly competitive sales oriented company where customers come first

All associates work as a team to satisfy customer needs and promote all products and capabilities

I support both sales an operations and work directly with the corporate office and answer directly to the branch manager

The hardest part of the job is providing coordination with sales and operations to optimize customer service

Working with a diverse age group makes every day a new and enjoyable experience. We have a lot to offer each other

It took me 3 weeks without proper training to get accolmated to the job. I had no CNC machine experience which was known upon my hire. I worked 2nd shift and never saw management there. I was let go after no notice. The crazy thing was I was just getting confident when I got the call. I was given no reason. I'm very big on communication and correcting my skill set. This company is unorganized and dogs on other employees, then the "dog" employee is your trainer. Do yourself a favor and run away fast. Not to mention you have debris flying 100 mph towards you. Good luck!

Family owned company that really cares about it's people. MANY very long term employees reinforces that. Great people to work with. Opportunities to relocate have been available for my coworkers that showed interest.
Company achieves new records in sales almost every month. This can prove to be a challenge as volume is always increasing but it keeps things moving and makes me feel like we aren't going anywhere but up. 


I don’t even know where to start. Maybe the lies about comp plan and ability to actually make money here. The comission structure is terrible. 

Leadership is awful all the way to the top. Lots of micromanaging and not holding themselves accountable for anything. I haven’t met a single person here that has any clue on how to produce sales and build relationships with customers. They nickel and dime everything even gas being used by outside reps. 

One of the biggest mistakes I have ever made joining this garbage company. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Cnc machinist 28 salaries reported	$29.52 per hour
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Inside sales representative 12 salaries reported	$29.13 per hour
Administrative assistant 8 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour

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