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Specialty Granules LLC

I started as a Mechanic September of 2020. I’m at the Annapolis plant which is one of the two “Union plants” (represented by a Union). I was a Union Boilermaker and their contract and conditions laid out there in is way better than what I’m used to. It takes 480 hrs to get passed your probation period, if you hire on as a laborer you better be willing to work every hour of OT offered or they won’t keep you. But after that you don’t have to work much OT for the most part. There is a ton of overtime if you want it but for the most part it’s not mandatory. In maintenance they can’t make you work every weekend. I plan on spending the rest of my career working here, best job I’ve ever had by far. 

"Family first" apparently applies only to management, who spend the least amount of time away from home.
the ability of middle managers to absorb others' credit, and repel their own responsibility is reminds me of Congress.
the company will never realize the business they claim to be until it admits that the employees are their greatest asset.
managers apparently do not know the difference between the terms supervising and delegating, and routinely pawn work off on underlings, who are unequipped to execute.
lack of employee evaluations (including supervisors) has created a "no consequence" culture, where inadequacy is encouraged; and bad-mouthing coworkers is the norm.

You get paid very good, very good benefits also but you'll be work 6 to 7 days a week, swing swift. You can work 40 hours one week to 80 hours the next. The equipment is usually broken down. No skid loader nothing to get huge piles. You have no life for your family its either work yourself to death or have no time for family, and this company knows there's no time for family they always say in there Christmas party's thank you for your sacrifice to working so many hours we know we pull you away from your family. This job is meant for single people. Also your only allowed 6 points a year in absence otherwise your fired. Out of all the hours you work you get 1 week vacation and only allowed to miss 6 days a year that ridiculous. Especially if you have kids.

plant manager has favorites , treats some different, complaints to time manager - human resource but even he quit because of this pressure and craziness here. this was report to corp but no follow up. top plant manager doesn't understand what we do - he talks like he know everything but proves he know nothing making himself look foolish to staff. some managers and staff do a good job keeping the place running but there only a few. others don't have to do their work because they get away with it and only come to get a paycheck but not do anything. over time requirements all the time because they don't hire people who know how to work here.

Learned that mining industry is a dirty place where you can advance quickly if you are willing to learn and work hard. Hardest part of the job is the physical part, where shoveling tons of material every day can wear on anyone, but it keeps people in shape and busy. As with any business, sometimes communication is an issue. Mining is definitely not for the lazy, meek, or weak in body or mind.

This is a great job to come get some experience.  You can make a lot of money while doing it.   If you are in mining or engineering, even any type of maintenance or electrical apprenticeship this is a great place to build  a platform that other better employers will notice.  There is no work life balance so let your family know in advance. Good place to fill your resume but you wouldn’t want to make this your career.

You will get payed very well for the area, and get good benefits. You will sacrifice your family/ friends. Certain areas of the plant you will work 6 days a week 90% of the year. Everyone is in your business because you basically live here. Favoritism is very much a thing. Meager vacation for the amount of your life spent at work. If your single with a terrible family life, I'd recommend this job.    

What is the best part of working at the company?
Used to be a great place to work but HR has ruined it

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The rotating hours and balancing work life

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Hostile and basically unfair if you are friends with the right people you will get advancement 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Show up for work do my job and go homw

Foreman will bury you to cover their own incompetence. No team work. Oh you couldn’t do your job and someone else’s? Fired. Company doesn’t care about hourly employees. You’re a number. Family member died? Oh well don’t let it impact your job. No investigation into foreman accusations. You’re just blindly punished. 

Excellent pay! After that not much else. Upper management is ok but is very disconnected. Front line Supervisors not so much. They apply rules and standards depending on if the employee is a friend or not. The hours are long and fluctuating, but the work isnt to hard. They also emphasize safety standards to a point. The culture is very political, and petty when it comes to the hourly employees.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Production worker 1 salary reported	$28.38 per hour
Laborer 1 salary reported	$25.38 per hour
Maintenance mechanic 3 salaries reported	$41.25 per hour
Maintenance supervisor 2 salaries reported	$87,400 per year
Electrician 1 salary reported	$41.38 per hour

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