production lead

quality assurance associate

production associate

mold setter

tool and die maker

SumiRiko Tennessee

SumiRiko is the best place to work in this area, if your wanting to get ahead on your bills, go on vacation, give your wife & child a better life than the life your living now! They have a open door policy, meaning you can go to any supervisor if you have a problem with a machine or with another employee. Along with the great benefits, they have a onsite clinic employees can go to. Then after the ninety day probationary period is over, your spouse and child(ren) can go to the clinic as well. And the cafeteria is set up like a convenient store which offers a huge selection of beverages, sandwiches(Hamburgers,Chicken,Roast Beef,Ham,Turkey) along with a selection of salads or if you're not that hungry, they've got a variety of appetizers. All around though, they treat their workers good, they're understanding if a family emergency comes up or if you have an appointment. I would recommend SumiRiko to any and everyone looking and needing a job. On a scale of 1-10, SumiRiko takes a 15. And if your one of them people that wants to work everyday nonstop, they'll let you work all the overtime you want to work. And it'll definitely pay off on Friday.

Very little positive cooperation between departments and individuals in a department.   People that have been there for a long time will not work with new hires as they perceive new hires as competition.   Pay is very good and employment is secure for the area so there is a lot of competition for advancement.   Most everyone is out to knock down any competition rather than working as a team to make the company better.
My experience is that this cut throat environment is just as prevalent at the top as it is at the bottom.   Leading by example of poor cooperation has saturated the company and made it a miserable place to work.   If you can take being on an island and can stick it out, you will have nice pay and job security.    I wouldn't wish this place on my dog.
I am very surprised that the Japanese have allowed this situation to go on for so long.

There are great people who work here. Even in the office. But the management here is beyond cruel and condescending. They understaff, refuse to repair their own equipment and facility, then stare at the production screen like they can’t figure out why no one is consistently making production. Management believes they can yell at you and talk to you like you’re a child. Then they walk away so they don’t have to hear or see what the workers are going through. If the company does not reevaluate their management and likely fire several of them including the plant manager, this company will not make it.

Was hired on through temp agency. Quickly promoted, was supposed to be offered a full time permanent position when promoted.  Per manager was halted by HR, no further explanation offered. I made 90 days they then offered me the permanent position (2 mo later), I signed the paperwork and took the position but expressed my displeasure that they expected me to wait an additional 90 days to get benefits and insurance. Next thing I know I'm pulled into the HR office with a cooperate manager/legal. I repeat my opinion, then find myself being escorted from the building. All I can say is WOW... so much for open door policy.

This company pays well for what field it’s in. However, one of the blaring cons I’ve had so far is lack of proper communication in management. There was a day that I had called out on - and I had brought a note for, as I had been sick that day - and I was still listed as No Call/No Show, even though I followed exact specifications on the automated call-in line. It’s incredibly infuriating, and frankly being brought up 2.5 points on a 3 point limit for something that would have been avoidable with proper communication is rather good reason for frustration.
Other reviews you might read here on Indeed can also tell you about the issues with overtime.
Overall, solid paygrade, but management really could use some working on.

I like working here because there is always something to do so you stay busy as I can’t stand working somewhere that you’re just watching the time go slowly by. However, the work life balance sucks. They just want you to work work work six days a week 12 hour shifts and not spend time with your family. They won’t hire more help so your constantly having to be there weekends. It has CHanged my life working here for the better, but I’d like to spend more time with my family. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Time flies by because you stay busy. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Machine failures happen routinely 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Company has a great training program and gives you time to learn with a trainer before you’re running solo. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Fast paced and constantly adjusting to stop one task and start another.

Anyone from outside the United States wanting to do business here in the states is gonna have to step up their game. The things allowed to go on in this world are absurd and this place is one of them. You stand over a machine that melts rubber into a mold and then can only breath in the fuems from the smoke of it when it comes out. A bunch of machines in one big room doing that. Not enough air flow. And a very bad vibe surrounding the topic of the safety of it all. Glad to share it.

Great place, friendly coworkers and overall decent compensation for the area. Growth opportunities within the company and decent benefits with an onsite free clinic to you, your spouse and dependants. Very hot year round, intensified in the summertime, they usually pay a summer heat incentive until the end of October. A lot of mandatory 12 hour shifts, but 90 percent of the time you have weekends off. Fast paced and heavy lifting, seems like production is always chasing truck.


Sumiriko TN (formerly DTR) tazewell. 
Cons:
Toxic work culture.
Temps treated like 2nd class citizens.
Rough, hot, strenuous environment.
Too much mandatory overtime. 
Management does not value or treat associates with respect

Pros:
Decent pay and health benefits when hired on full time. 
Plenty of overtime if that is important. 


Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Production lead 1 salary reported	$24.75 per hour
Quality assurance associate 1 salary reported	$18.85 per hour
Production associate 2 salaries reported	$17.25 per hour
Mold setter 1 salary reported	$20.67 per hour
Tool and die maker 1 salary reported	$33.00 per hour

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