quality control inspector

manufacturing specialist

line operator

machine operator

warehouse manager

Peterson Cartridge Company

The job itself isn't difficult at all and you will learn a lot about the industry, but poor selection of management in this company is what makes working here intolerable. If you enjoy being gaslit, lied to and like dealing with high school-level drama pepetuated by grown adults on a daily basis .... This place is for you! Upper management blindly trusts lower management, especially in the area of QC.  Because of that blind trust, those same managers will continue to run into the same problems that have plagued this company for years.  The company touts, "If you see something, say something" ...  And when you witness problematic management and say something, It puts a target right on your back and creates a dynamic where the worker feels If they say anything then their job is on the line. They will find a way to get you out. Being told, "that didn't happen" and "I think you're not remembering correctly" In response to raising concerns are some common mind game tactics managers like to use here to cover themselves. Upper management specifically tells lower management/SGA members to act friendly to fellow employees, but collect information on them to use for later. On several occasions, there was another manager who expressed that they enjoyed watching people struggle with operating the mabema, When that manager should have stepped in to help like a good manager does instead of making a spectacle and throwing off productivity, only to blame the operator for it. You will be replaced here quickly without warning if you fall out of favor with management. This creates a very toxic dynamic where workers cannot express their concerns, and you'll often find that some company favorites get promoted despite not being the best fit for the position. If you're best friends with the GM, he may even create a position for you in the offices if you can't perform the job you were hired for ... Even though nobody else gets that same treatment! No two people are treated the same here, especially by management. Upper management reads more like a secret society that protects one another. It's all politics, and unfortunately they've lost a lot of actual good workers because of the really toxic culture they refuse to acknowledge or do anything about.  The company can keep trying to raise the pay to draw people in as much as they want, but once you're here for a couple of weeks and get a taste of the culture you see clearly why there's such a high turnover rate. It gets to a point where the money isn't worth the mental gymnastics you are subjected to on a daily basis. At some point, Peterson Cartridge has to acknowledge that their own choices are sinking their own ship. You can't continue to blame problems that have been issues for years on your current employees and every new person that walks through the door. 

If you're considering working here, proceed with caution. What could be a productive and collaborative environment is completely undermined by favoritism and poor management. The General Manager plays favorites openly, creating a divide between employees and a toxic, untrustworthy atmosphere.
Promotions are no longer based on merit or performance — they’re handed out to friends and those in the inner circle, regardless of qualifications or work ethic. Hardworking employees are overlooked, while others coast by simply because of personal relationships with leadership.
Constructive feedback is discouraged, and if you speak up, you risk being singled out or ignored. Morale is low, turnover is high, and there’s very little support for professional development unless you're part of the favored few.
If you're someone who values fairness, growth, and a healthy workplace culture, this may not be the right place for you.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I've worked at Peterson since June of 2025 and it has been a great fit. My role falls within marketing and we've had a lot of success and fun along the way as a team transforming the brand in the last year. Highlights of the job for me are it's a great group of people, the benefits and PTO are well above average, and it's fun. Several times a year the entire company shuts down to have a range day where we get to shoot at the rifle range.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I haven't really experience a lot of stress with my role.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Good, it's a great bunch of people from the top down. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Productive. We have lots to do to keep our time occupied. Company is on a strong upward trajectory at the moment so it's been a lot of successes lately.

I’ll give them credit, for letting new hires know that it will take a while to learn their process (about a year and a half in their words), I was excited and willing to learn their process and there before my shift started and stuck around a little after to learn and to get the shift pass along done in a professional way with co workers on the opposite shift! When it came down to it, I was “laid off” with the reasoning that they are doing away with the night turn weekend shift, without being offered to switch over to any of the other shifts that they are short staff on, with very little explanation and answers that circumvented questions!  It also took them a week to do the exit interview that they wanted all while posting on line that they are urgently hiring to fill multiple positions! 

As you can imagine when manufacturing some of thr highest quality rifle brass it can be challenging in many ways but that helps in making the work day more interesting and separates Peterson Cartridge brass from the rest. State of the art equipment requires high attention to detail employees that care about the product as if they were making it for themselves. Management at Peterson Cartridge is as solid as the product they make. Leadership quite literally starts from the top and trickles all the way down to the floor level. You really are family at Peterson Cartridge. 

If you are looking for a place to show up and work hard, you will do well. Most people want to teach you everything they know. This company is constantly making improvements in all aspects. 
You will learn more about brass, than you thought there was to know. If you are interested in reloading, or firearms, this place is full of knowledge and great contacts. Best advice, be patient, with any growing company comes growing pains.

If you enjoy working for egotistical, self-absorbed leadership that thrives on manipulation, gaslighting, and favoritism, then Peterson Cartridge is the place for you! The owners are textbook narcissists—utterly incapable of taking responsibility, valuing employees, or creating a remotely positive work environment.

The level of dysfunction here is staggering. Employee morale is in the gutter, turnover is through the roof, and the only people who stick around are either too beaten down to leave or equally toxic.

The jobs here are pretty good. The pay is fair and the work is here if you want it. You do need to be a hard worker, and have a good attitude to succeed. If you come in, show up on time, give a real effort, keep a good attitude, and are willing to learn, you will go far. The job does involve a lot of lifting, and being on your feet, but you know that going into it. There are some great perks of working here if you have interest in the shooting community.

You can learn a lot about how to make rifle casings here. 

If you are interested in firearms, you'll probably enjoy it.

The work environment is decent. Company culture could be much improved if additional consideration was given to employee input.  

It is a very small company. If your goal is to advance, your opportunities are limited. 

The work schedule can be unpredictable. Expect last-minute notices for overtime and being called off.Generally, you'll work more than 40 hours a week.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Coworkers, office staff and even owners are friendly and helpful. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Waited 6 months to get back onto night shifts which never happened due to lack of people. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Pleasant for the most part. Work schedule is problem though. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Arrive at 0640, work and leave at 1900 hrs.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Quality control inspector 22 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour
Manufacturing specialist 2 salaries reported	$22.88 per hour
Line operator 21 salaries reported	$23.76 per hour
Machine operator 5 salaries reported	$24.48 per hour
Warehouse manager 12 salaries reported	$65,000 per year

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