operator

welder

customer service representative

sales administrator

repair technician

Ridgeview Industries, Inc.

We are only given one 20 minute break and they are strict about you getting done on time with your break. It is hot on the production floor in the summer and only a few fans are allowed.  Strict attendance policy. No sick days are given. They claim to give sick days but you have to take a vacation day if you get sick or you get a point. Only 1.5 points can be taken away from your point total per month that you don't get any points.  Coworkers have cliques and are known to talk behind your back. You can not trust anyone. HR does not work with you if you need to be moved to a different location due to drama. They just put you on a waiting list til an opening becomes available. If you work on the production floor, you get treated like a grade school student who can not go into the locker room until the bell rings. Like recess. 

During my interview, the company emphasized a family-oriented culture, opportunities for overtime, and a strong focus on safety. However, this is not the reality. Safety practices fall short of expectations. I constantly observe equipment (e.g., presses and robotic systems) that lack proper guards or require maintenance, posing risks to operators. Despite raising concerns, follow-up actions were slow or non-existent, ruining morale. Additionally, workplace dynamics are challenging due to frequent interpersonal conflicts stemming from bad management. Communication between shifts is inconsistent, leading to chaos and stress. Management could improve by being replaced with competent leaders.

The pay is below industry standards, making it difficult to cover living expenses without additional income. The company relies heavily on temp agencies, and opportunities for permanent roles or advancement are limited. Management decisions often prioritize cost-cutting, leading to frequent equipment issues and an uncomfortable work environment without air conditioning. Safety and environmental practices could be improved. Overtime is inconsistent, either you don't get any and cannot survive off the wages, or overtime is mandatory. Randomly, with no heads up or consideration for workers. Staffing shortages are common, increasing workload pressure. New hires start with limited attendance points, which feels restrictive.

Work in a slow but consistent speed. Straight eight hour shift with lunch paid on the clock. Able to take a break when you need to. 2
a.m. is halftime. Need a good days rest to work third shift. The hardest part is when you didnt make time to clean and stock your station before the first shift arrives. Stock and clean is expected of 
everyone on all jobs before your shift ends.
All three supervisors are sociable, funny at times, see the good in 
everyone and they thank you frequently for a job well done or on time
for shipment.

I started at Ridgeview as a machine operator. Learning to operate different types of  robotic welders. I received a Mig Welding Certification at Alabama Robotics Technology Park in Tanner, AL. I took a position as a quality inspector where I assisted the welding staff and inspect their work. Most of the training for new employees fell on me cause of  lack of training from non experienced supervisors. What I enjoyed about Ridgeview was working 3rd shift which allowed me to interact with my kids schooling.

I work there now. Terrible point system.  You start in the negative with 6 points. Definitely no room for advancement if you are an operator. Lower pay...tiny raise of .10 for 6 months employment.  Operators treated worse than other people such as Hilo tech and quality. Definitely different rules. One 20 min break to scarf down some food. Boring no challenge no positive reforcement if you exceed rate. No extra pay if u exceed rate. Rates on some machines are set tight or too high. 90% is requires or an explanation why you didn't hit 90%. Sometimes waiting on Hilo tech or quality.  Great coworkers. Free coffee

I enjoyed my time here and it is a good work culture. The only problem I had here was for me as a mid level technician was there isn't any room for growth unless you wanted to try and move into production management or something along those lines. Otherwise I had a very friendly supervisor/manager and good coworkers. One of the few places I have been so far that people from other branches of manufacturing tried working together instead of pointing a finger at another group. Overall great experience I just needed more from my career.

Vast square footage of sitting, aged inventory strewn about the warehouse, nobody can find anything. They aren't investing the slightest dollar into this place even if it involves a safety concern. They aren't keeping the grounds maintained either. I have a strong feeling this place will not be here after the building lease is up in 2 years. They say they care about your safety, but this job is hands down the most ergonomically dysfunctional job I've ever had in my life. 

If you work here for experience it’s a good start, this is a good company in some ways, HR management are behind in all, file a report and they will “investigate” and won’t take the proper action. They base raises on the paycheck your lucky if you get a 10%. Don’t be surprised if they talk behind your back or make you feel less. The company has its “values” but do they really stand by it? Not all is bad just lack of organization. Supervisors won’t complain since they can do MORE than the average production worker from pay to no points at all.

I worked at this company over a decade. I was able to learn how to drive forklifts, set-up automatic and single feed presses, run mig-welding cells,  held a back-up supervisor and quality inspector position. Unfortunately the atmosphere is very political so I was not able to obtain a higher position other than entry level.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Operator 3 salaries reported	$16.60 per hour
Welder 1 salary reported	$20.67 per hour
Customer service representative 2 salaries reported	$24.00 per hour
Sales administrator 1 salary reported	$23.00 per hour
Repair technician 1 salary reported	$24.00 per hour

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