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The pay is decent for what it is and the only worst time you'll regret it is the seasonal changes of the local weather. If it rains, you're out there, if it's the harshest sun, you're out there. Managers don't give the Employees what they want. a bit more money. the only way you'll feel like you're making good money is if you're throwing away your life to be there for the optional overtime there is about 80% of the year. sometimes it helps but knowing that it's your only option for good money to throw away your life force to get some production done.

it's a shame that middle management is the best there is the cause of the personal relations they make. The upper management seems to feel disconnected between the workers and themselves. 

The environment itself aside from the local weather is the workers themselves are usually some forms of hurtful wordings and disrespectful language thrown around. so if you're looking for that type of place then this is it.

Although they are VERY reasonable in situations such as calling out and having personal issues. Talking to management about situations like this will usually lead into a positive outcome for the employee, but if its anything about your wage, its not going to be productive.

the turnover rate is so high that I've seen, its impressive yet sad.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Company management does not respect employees.  Whatever your senior manager says is gospel truth.  HR does not listen to employees and only listens to management.  This could be a great place to work but management allows certain pet employees to run wild.  These rogue employees are allowed to intimidate their supervisor as well as their working colleagues which creates a very hostile workplace environment.  Supervisors are not allowed to intervene in these pet employees nasty ways.  In fact if you do intervene, you are accused of being hostile.  Not a good place to work as long as the current management is allowed to support their pet employees.  This is specific to the Winslow, IN location.  My experience was not good.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Uncooperative pet employees that want to run the show.  These employees make it miserable or nearly impossible to have a good working environment.  A hostile workplace was imminent.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Hostile, uncooperative subordinates, management unable to view situations correctly 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Good when there wasn’t conflict created by uncooperative insubordinate pet employees

What is the best part of working at the company?
At least at the Winslow Facility, you are part of a team that is the best of the best. It truly is a family. (A slightly disfunctional family, at times, but a family none-the-less.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Watching the Truck Booking department throw away money rather than do their job properly. Because they are too scared to make truck drivers folliw the rules, we end up giving away thousands of dollars in dunnage.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Again, speaking only for the Winsolw, Indiana facility, it is a matter of pride to excel and exceed expectations. It is hard work, but nothing worthwhile is ever easy.
The management staff is Top Notch.


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Soul-crushing stress one minute, more fun than a circus the next. Everyone does whatever needed to meet our goals. Everyone is on a first name basis from the CEO to the newest temp.

offers a supportive and inclusive environment where employees feel valued and respected. The company is committed to safety, ensuring that every worker operates in a secure workplace. Stella Jones also provides opportunities for professional growth and development, encouraging employees to enhance their skills and advance their careers. With a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration, employees enjoy a positive atmosphere where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized. The company’s dedication to sustainability and community involvement adds a meaningful purpose to the work, making employees proud to be part of something bigger. Competitive benefits and fair compensation further make Stella Jones an attractive employer. Overall, Stella Jones combines a caring culture, growth opportunities, and a commitment to safety and sustainability, making it a truly great place to work. Every cloud has a silver lining here!

A great place to invest in. Shows a profit every quarter and the future looks bright for the company overall. It is outside work and most jobs are physically demanding. A fairly relaxed interaction between plant manager and employees resulting in a good overall work environment. Pride in the job and in being the top rated plant in the company despite our small size and "out-in-the-woods" location.
Limited opportunities for advancement. Corporate could be more responsive to employee needs and local economic conditions.
Human Resources Department has gotten out of hand and seems to pretty much implement decisions at a whim without considering real-life consequences. Too many decisions made by people with too little actual information are reducing profits and affecting employee turnover.

What is the best part of working at the company?
It was located near to home so I had a short commute.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Wondering who would get killed or poisoned in a given day.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
People are renewable resources to this company and if you die from the poor safety environment you will be replaced before your shift is over. The next person will be in charge of cleaning you from the machine before restarting it.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Using an acetylene torch and mig welder, crawl into a hole just wider than your shoulders and fix a 75 year old part while, hopefully, your team succeeds in keeping the wood chips you're buried in from fully burning you alive. Without a respirator or life line.

The pay at Stella Jones was decent at $14.00 an hour after you became a regular employee.  Most people start of as temps making 9.00 hour.  They do require you to work the overtime and weekends.  I am a Christian and I was offended by the language at work but I still got along with my co-workers and maintained good work relationships.  My supervisor was the problem. He was very indignant and rude to me and my fellow employees and quite frankly overbearing.  He made an otherwise good job with decent pay miserable.  My job entailed moving packs of wood called bites from a stacker rack to the road where they were temporarily stored or to the curb where they were treated in a high pressure chamber. I worked many long hours and never missed work but I still was singled out by my supervisor. I was disappointed that upper management wouldn't listen and I felt powerless to fix the problem.

What is the best part of working at the company?
That you're done at 5pm. There is no flexibility but you know you'll be done at 5pm, unless you have to stay. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Toxicity. The overall concept of the company is decent but the micromanagement is off the charts. Make sure you keep looking over your shoulder. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic. Indeed won't except that short answer so I will clarify by saying that it is toxic. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I wake up knowing that I need to punch the clock not a minute late (no consideration for working moms) so if my kids are acting up, I need to rush them and stress them out more.

The company lacks cohesiveness across divisions.  Communication is inconsistent and sometimes nonexistent.  For as large as the company is they do not function well.  Management is not supportive, rather try to impress higher ups with different charts and templates that all say the same thing instead of streamlining and making work more efficient.  Work harder not smarter seems to be the motto vs the reverse.  Policies and procedures are not followed across the board.  They play favorites.  HR does not investigate complaints and is not knowledgeable about processes with poor follow up.  Zero diversity and inclusion efforts.

Working here was one of the most stressful experiences of my career. Management provided little to no support, communication was poor, and leadership created a toxic culture where employees were undervalued and overworked. There was no respect for work-life balance, and employee well-being was never a priority. High turnover, unrealistic expectations, and lack of growth opportunities made it an environment where success felt impossible. This company does not invest in its people, and I would never return.

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