machine operator

maintenance technician

production worker

quality assurance technician

industrial mechanic

Sandridge Food Corporation

If your considering working here best read through the reviews I was here for a year and everything about matches lack of communication between mangers and area lead the amount of hours get to most causing such a high turn over rate if you have a medical condition they will help some what but not to the extent you think bidding on higher positions are a joke( I tried moving up but was held up for four months or so because they couldn’t find someone to filled my old role even though at no fault of my own they just brought whoever off the street and wondered why they were short staffed and watched a handful of great employees like myself walk away because of the above and the list of how long employees outside the managers office to me should speak volumes to the way employees are treated and how everyone is trained those list should be 2x as long sure the perks are decent but they try to throw the little lunches at you to help get your mind of the bigger problem I think sooner then later the employee problem will become detrimental to the company I was very disappointed when I decided to leave because I really wanted to make a career there.

I was hired as a mechanic but when I got my first check it said I was hired as a apprentice 1st year I’ve been in mechanical trades for 10 years and I felt insulted I went to school for hvac with people from Sandridge that were sent to the school as a career advancement and I had the same qualifications and real world experience before I even started I didn’t feel that the “mechanics “ were very good all night we pushed resets never actually diagnosing problems then wait around until 4 am then break down machines and take temperature it was elementary the pay was only decent because of the night shift 5$ extra per hour. The managers and other certified mechanics would call me rookie and just be disrespectful i don’t play that. I am highly skilled it was a joke I can see why they are always hiring i was there for 4 months and 8 people quit and started from just maintenance so good luck! Oh also you get a tool box but you can’t bring it into certain rooms so you have to carry all your tools I suggested a tool bag or even a small pouch but management wouldn’t hear it so my clothes would get holes in the from carrying tools we NEVER used 

Typical day: stressful
What I learned: absolutely nothing 
Management:  terrible
Hardest part of the job: not being heard
Most enjoyable part of the job: going home
Sandridge is a very difficult place to work. The long term employees make it even more difficult. The so called training is terrible because there are no actual trainers. It is mostly family and friends that work there and if you come in not knowing anybody then be prepared to not be welcomed. The management is the worst part of it all. They completely rely on leads to do the managing for them. Most Supervisor's are not even qualified to be Supervisor's. They only get the position because they are friends or family of someone else that work there hence the not being qualified. During the interview process they woo you in with giveaways of food that expires within a week or two, free coffee, and a pretty cafeteria with a large selection of way overpriced food, a free winter hat and talks from executives that make it seem like a dream job. Not even close


When I first started at Sandridge, I felt like I belonged. They made you feel like family, and I felt like the possibilities were endless. I saw myself growing with Sandridge. After working a couple years and trying out different roles within the company I found myself stuck, I was changing roles within the company but it was never advancement, it was lateral moves that were disguised as improvement. If you do end up making it into management, you are extremely overworked and expected to eat, sleep, and breathe for the company.

Management varies, I’ve had a few good managers at Sandridge, however most of them don’t last long because they either get pushed out (see below) or they move on to bigger and better things.

And finally, you are part of the “family” until there is a target on your back. Sometimes it’s justified, sometimes it’s not. They pick who they treat well and who they don’t. If you aren’t liked, they will find a way to get rid of you. 

Overall I don’t recommend Sandridge, at least for long term employment, you have a 99.9% chance of finding a better career, and I wish I would’ve realized that before working here for almost a decade. 


What is the best part of working at the company?
The challenges came. 
With good leadership and Team work the challenges were overcome. Sometimes easily. Some times with great effort. 
The samples of great food were also a plus!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful was the unpredictability that RTE food encounters in order to make a product safe to eat for millions of consumers. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is a family owned company. Family centered with Core Values.
The environment is either cold, hot, or freezing at times. 
Most people are friendly and considerate. 


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Clock in. Find your assignments and be on the look out for Food Safety. 
Do your assignments when expected and things will go smoothly. 
Keep on your feet and on the production floor. Constantly look for ways of doing things better and efficiently. DO NOT cut any corners.

Working at the shipping warehouse was a revelation in professionalism. Respect wasn't just a buzzword here. it was earned through exemplary leadership from higher-ups. The management led by example, never assigning tasks they hadn't tackled themselves. This set a tone of mutual understanding and solidarity, fostering a culture where everyone felt valued.

The job itself was demanding but rewarding. The hands-on experience gained through tasks was immense, and the environment encouraged growth. From sorting packages to managing logistics, every role was crucial, fostering a sense of collective importance.

The standout quality was the emphasis on a great workplace culture. It wasn't just about getting the job done; it was about doing it together with respect and camaraderie. The ethos of teamwork and shared responsibility made the warehouse more than just a workplace—it became a community. If you're looking for a place where hard work meets respect and teamwork, this is it.

Overall it's a decent place to work.  Plenty of available overtime, you make friends, you make lots of money and they pay weekly. Unfortunately , the upper management that make the schedule normally don't understand the dynamic of the department they plan for.  Also , one hand never seems to know what the other is doing.  Also, if you do well and complete your work, they'll just pile a bunch of other lacking departments work on you. Expect to work 12+ hours a day in mandatory overtime. 
Now the bright side. If you have a strong work ethic and can endure the soul crushing busy season, you can move up. There are tons of benefits, company paid healthcare , free lunches, company raffles and picnics, paid breaks and vacations. In some cases they will even send you to school. 

I loved my job as Area Lead, and I loved the department I worked in, I also loved my boss. Unfortunately it is a high stress job if you can't adapt to the culture; gross men hit on you and don't care that you're not interested- to the point you have to get a manager involved to make them stop. People call off all the time leave early- it takes a lot to get them fired on attendance. People have bad attitudes and are disrespectful- no counseling for it, no coaching. No team effort and no one listens to reason.

But the company can change all of that. They don't have to have the culture they have. They have experienced individuals in management that can really make a difference. With some tender love and care, and a group of people who bother to try, they can really make this a good place to work for.

During my orientation, I was extremely excited for the position I had taken! (2nd Shift Prep) The job had nothing but exciting opportunities. From being in the union, to premium pay. But that was NOT the case after orientation. 

I quickly learned that you do not have an out time, even if you are scheduled one. I had just left an industry that was known for inconsistent schedules, and cannot handle it. They would also schedule you for weekends 2 days before said weekend. There was never communication about it either. 

Now I'm currently waiting to hear back from HR / management regarding my pay, which I still haven't received. 

If I could rate this work environment 0/5, I would. Never recommending. 

That place is absolutely miserable. The people are miserable. The management is miserable. They do whatever they want without any reasoning or any proof of wrongdoing on the other parties part they’ll talk behind your back and be really bringing their homeliest to work and  just because they must have a personal problem with you they don’t like you I don’t know that’s mainly HR they’re unprofessional they’re fake. They lie about all the stuff that they do for you and then turn around and work completely the opposite way they don’t they’re not family oriented they don’t help and they don’t care about your well-being. They don’t care about your time management. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 8 salaries reported	$17.31 per hour
Maintenance technician 4 salaries reported	$31.25 per hour
Production worker 11 salaries reported	$16.09 per hour
Quality assurance technician 2 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Industrial mechanic 2 salaries reported	$32.50 per hour

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