field marketer

cook

production assistant

sales support representative

production manager

Sunderstorm Inc

I was a Cannabis Cook here and I truly loved the position because I learned so much and enjoyed having nice coworkers who were easy to get along with. I picked up on our weekly routines fast, took initiative, and worked my butt off every shift. I had even been asked to move up to BP MACHINE Lead after about 8 months of working here ! I unfortunately turned down the opportunity of being a lead because the management side really had a away of forgeting their employees are human and me being who I am I wasn’t excited to be around that energy nor be forced to act a certain way to employees.  Management wants you to be PERFECT HERE, like literally the more robot-like you are the more you’ll thrive but we’re all human at the end of the day. Management often cut corners, made rash decisions without real PERSONAL experience/knowledge of what’s really going on up close and personal! Then as soon as investors came rolling in touring our work environment they put on a fake show !! It was frustrating to recognize how upper management would tell the Leads to micro manage employees and how to treat them if they made mistakes ! I’ve literally seen upper management come into the back, make a mistake with something but it would be all jokes,fun & games, then let it be an employee to make those same mistakes they’d be out of a job quickly. This is no real Place to grow unless you have a tight relationship with upper management, or a Degree giving them comfortabilty that they could use you in the office later down the line. I felt The only reason I was asked to become lead is because The company was still roughly new and a couple favorites where slowly moving into the office, so someone trusted yet experienced had to take their place. It was very often that people in other positions were not moving up even if they were there before me ! 

You won’t grow here. Unless you’re brown nosing or a straight up bootlicker. There is no room to grow no matter how much praise your receive from supervisors or managers. You need to get into their little circle if you want to move up. Work has been inconsistent. They had us break record numbers in November and got no bonus from it and even lost hours in the following month because we met their quota and don’t need us to work anymore for the rest of the year. Second shift got a raise while the first shift didn’t. They are always ready to bring up the handbook if you do something wrong but they don’t follow their own handbook to enforce anything they have to do. Employees have been here for over a year and haven’t received an employee performance review even though that handbook states after a year you will get one. Managers constantly lie to you and say they will get back to you but rarely even do. It’s like you have to beg for their time and consistently nag at them to get back to you about anything important you talked to them about. There are so much problems on the inside and everyone’s ego is so fragile any constructive criticism is taken personally and as a threat towards their job.If you think you’re going to learn anything about cannabis here just look somewhere else. I’ve never met so many people who are clueless in cannabis. They think they are creating an amazing product when it’s just distillate cannabis gummies nothing special here.

When I was reading through the current reviews for Sunderstorm, it saddened me to see so many people have negative opinions of the job. I've worked here for a few years now and honestly I love it. The job can be demanding if you choose to work yourself up through the ranks which is why I didn't give it 5 stars for a work life balance. That being said it's very very possible to advance yourself here. I had no previous experience in the industry when I started but they were always down to train me - and I've carried that culture as I've grown here and continue to push internal promotion. I've been promoted 4 or 5 times in 3 years. I will say that in the first two years I worked here the HR department was pretty bad. I think that's one of the reasons for so many bad reviews. As of 2022 we finally have a strong HR department with employees who follow up with you and get things done. Management has also grown here. It's also changed a lot throughout the years - personnel and overall culture. I chalk it up to a small company learning how to be successful. I think we are in a good place now. We even have a huge, brand new facility that replaced our original site. The company also offers tons of paid holidays including 4/20, benefits - med, dental and vision. We have a 401k program. 2023 is probably going to be our strongest year yet - in sales, output and positive company culture. It took us awhile to get here but I'm still proud to say I work here and I'm looking forward to what comes next. 

In my time here, the amount of management miscommunication and the times my coworkers and I were held accountable for the managers’ miscommunication was incredibly high. The reprimanding we received was in very poor taste.
The Scientific division (SSD) was cliquey and hostile. When interviewing I was told there would be extraordinary opportunities for advancement as well as critical thinking, unfortunately this is not true. Whenever I or my peers shared good ideas or did something notable, we were med with hostility by shift leads. We were also held accountable for any mistakes made in the curing process, while the leads were excused with no accountability. The environment in this division felt a lot like a cheesy high school movie about mean girls. Everything positive added to the workday by us was perceived as a threat. Ego kills productivity in this department.
On the other hand, the manufacturing and operations side of Sunderstorm was cohesive, communicative, and very personable. I very much appreciated any guidance from team members in this department, and due to the negativity on the other side of the coin, they made work an enjoyable place to be when my daily tasks would involve them. They are incredibly synergetic and positive.
SSD turnover rate is through the roof, while Operations stayed steady, and I think that is important to note. 
Overall, I regret accepting this job.


There's so many issues between departments that go unchanged. 
 You'll be dealing with a lot of egos  if you want to navigate this company. There's no real communication between the higher ups and other departments.  Their arrogance and inability to collaborate on issues affects the rest of the team while blames get shifted on everyone but them.  Their way of operating and addressing issues creates so much unnecessary stress.  Lots of gaslighting and no chance of advancing in the company if you're not part of their circle.  Loads of micromanaging..  If you spend more than 20 seconds talking to someone or taking a breather, you'll be reprimanded.  

This is one of the more toxic environments I've worked at.  HR is a mess.  HR doesn't even perform at the bare minimum. They're only there to cover the company's back and just see you as a number on a spreadsheet.  Your achievements and hard work will go unnoticed.  For being a company that profits off cannabis, they're either  quiet or just performative when it comes to social or diversity issues regarding cannabis.

If you're coming here just because you need the money, the pay and benefits is decent.  You may not like mgmt, but your coworkers are usually very cool.  Don't expect grow within the company.  Keep your nose down and appease the Mgmt and you should be able to keep the job.

First the location is in a great place, it’s accessible, there’s good parking and some places to eat for lunch but not a lot. The building is small though so not a lot of room for personal belongings and no break room so car or outside are the only options. The product is great, probably some of the best I’ve seen and the facility is kept fairly clean. Most of the people who work there are great, funny, supportive and kind and get work done. Management however is lacking in communication, organization, time management,  and personal responsibility. Decisions made were usually questionable and made no sense along with creating more work and stress for the hourly employees, their attitude towards suggestions and concerns were apathetic and uninterested. They were also hypocritical of downtime as they would get on hourly employees for taking a minute on shift but would regularly stand around and talk to employees or do other non job related stuff for 30min to an hour several times a day. The HR is also terrible as they don’t ever seam to be on the same page as the facility and promise things for employment that aren’t even told to the management so confusion and frustration is common and expected. 

-management = a joke, very unprofessional. HR included.
-Very unorganized. overworking employees. 
-they don't care about employees whatsoever, all they care about is revenue $$$
-they will fire you if you tell them they are doing things wrong, doesn't matter if you have a degree. 
-They LOVE to point fingers even if they are at fault(:
-Supervisors/leads: clowns, disrespectful, aren't professional.
-it's funny how unaware they are, people have stolen oil, vapes, but still are currently working there, meanwhile, they've laid off and fired many others for unreasonable reasons. 
-women, I do not suggest you work here. For your safety, find a better secure job. Employees will harass you and will get away with it! Your safety isn't promised. 
Manager walks around like some skinny quirky geek with zero to no knowledge, many others can agree.
AVOID this place if you can (: Employees are not happy. "Fake it till you lose yourself. "

When I interviewed to take the responsibility of being the head of HR, I was tasked with building a bridge between founders, who truly care for what they have started, with an organization holding great potential and in need of a little polishing. Now that I have truly established myself, I want to share my experience of getting to know the real stories, names and faces that makes up Sunderstorm, who we are today, and finally where we will be heading.
I stand by the fact that the team that I have put together is a strong, united, and purposeful group that truly epitomizes the concept describing an effective and competent HR Team. This dynamic of continuous improvement has really paved the way for the business to begin realizing the true growth, business acumen, camaraderie, and great company culture that the founders have been continuously supporting into fruition and tasked me with when we first met. I am proud with the progress that I have made in assuming my role, and the impacts that my team has made accompanied by our ongoing plans for the future. Sunderstorm is a great place to work, and we are excited for what the future has in store. 


A typical work day at Sunderstorm has its ups and downs. Overall, I appreciate my co-workers, many of whom I've formed strong friendships with. However, the most challenging aspect of this job is the struggle to receive acknowledgment for the dedication and effort I put into maintaining the status quo. Unfortunately, I often felt used and underappreciated, despite actively contributing to the workload assigned by my manager. It's disheartening to perceive that my efforts were downplayed with comments like being thrown a bone or not doing anything, when, in reality, I was handling a significant portion of the workload.

They will cover for their favorites and I find this unjust.

There are aspects of the management that I admire, including the CEO, CFO, operations manager, and the sales representatives. Despite this, I can't help but feel that I have been unfairly targeted, potentially due to discrimination, hindering my career progression. It's important for every employee to feel valued and recognized for their hard work, and I hope for a more inclusive and appreciative work environment in the future.

A typical day involves reviewing emails, attending meetings, and progressing through project tasks in coordination with team members, balancing independent focus time with collaborative efforts. Through this experience, I've learned valuable skills in time management, cross-functional communication, and strategic problem-solving. Management is generally supportive, setting clear expectations while encouraging autonomy and maintaining open lines of communication. The workplace culture promotes professionalism, mutual respect, and a strong sense of teamwork, with an emphasis on both performance and well-being. The most challenging part of the job can be managing shifting priorities and tight deadlines, especially when coordination across departments is needed. However, the most enjoyable aspect is the satisfaction of completing meaningful work, seeing tangible results, and contributing to the broader success of the organization.

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