machine operator

maintenance technician

production supervisor

maintenance electrician

structural designer

The Royal Group

I was working at this company for about two years and a half as a machine operator; it paid pretty good, although looking back on it, this company could have definitely paid more for what they ask of their workers. There are days where you’ll be required to run machinery full throttle, a lot of the machines are manually fed, so it’s a lot of hard physical work, Saturday work is not optional, and the company is only required to give you a one day notice prior to posting overtime, to which you can’t reject without receiving an attendance point. Overall very hot work environment, depending on machines you’ll be expected to carry more than what I personally think is a reasonable amount. Management often gets upset over deadlines, which for some machines is unreasonably high (they expect a 10% increase in production annually) although they’ll only give you less than a 3% raise annually. 
If you work here you better be ready for hot sweaty days, good pay, you’ll probably go home really sore (depending) and you’d better learn the ins and outs of your machine, as you’re expected to learn basic troubleshooting. Good people work here, only wish upper management would appreciate their workers more

When I first started working there it was a bunch of felons pretty much with there second chance, it was laid back but strict, everyone followed the rules, and worked hard which made it stress free and enjoyable to go to work, but as our supervisor had changed due to personal home matter, along with work slowing way down and people had to relocate jobs or barely got any hours at all threw the week, and we already don't get paid but 10.25 starting out. So we couldn't make a living working there like that and it would last up to 2 or 3 weeks, then it would pick back up, we had those dry moments at least 3 times since I've worked there from jan-jun. However the actual duty of the job is very quick paced to meet quota, and easy, and doesn't require any education background to work there. I loved it but got to stressful.

the management at the Royal group is an absolute trainwreck. virtually no one knows what they are doing, there is rampant favoritism, and most higher-ups are very dishonest. they do not reward hard work but instead allow lazy employees to continue being lazy. 

this company is doing insanely well. they recently spent millions on new machinery while at the same time, argued that they can't afford raises. The cost of living in this area is skyrocketing but they continue to give management bonuses while giving their most valued asset, the workers, any sort of bonus.

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This was a family-oriented business until 2023. That's when everything went downhill. In 2024 employees lost some of their benefits, some of their paid time off and were required to work more hours with less benefits at some of their plants. The only way for some employees to get a 40-hour week on holiday weeks went to give up some of their PTO, which is wrong! I read that they invested in people they've been withdrawing their investments little by little, it seems like the almighty dollar is what's important to them now and not their employees.

I worked at The Royal Group for 2 years. I started out feeding on the fastest machine in the facility. It was the most strenuous job there. I then moved on to a leadership role and continued to take advances. The Royal Group is not a bad place to work. It is a family oriented driven company. They expect you to be there everyday as any other plant should. I worked with several good people that i still am in contact with. The start out pay isn’t bad for what you’ll be doing. I left for my own reasons but overall one of the best work places that I’ve experienced 

The Royal Group is an okay place to work when you just consider the work.  The problem is the company is literally run like it's the 1950's and the culture there is worst of any place I've worked.  Management says and does what ever they want to employees and gets away with it.  Harassment of all types flies like there's no law or policies against it at all.  I would not recommend that anyone work there for any length of time.

The Royal Group is one of the largest independent corrugated packaging & P-O-P display manufacturers in the U.S.  It has a culture that is very focused on its customers and Royal team members.  It is a large mid-sized company with a family feel to it and it is also one of the Schwarz Partners family of companies.  It's team members and their drive to delight our most demanding customers is a key reason why The Royal Group has had continued success and why it just achieved the milestone of reaching 100 years in business.   

What is the best part of working at the company?
Don't want to hire temps or do rehire company is a joke 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
None really easy work some good people but management has something to be desired tho

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is busy but management is something to be desired 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy making boxes management don't care about employees

I have been here for a month and hired as a truck driver. I have met only ONE unhappy, toxic person who quit shortly after I hired in. The other drivers are a great bunch of guys....helpful with directions and tips on getting to different places. There is occasional idle time but overall a steady, well paced work load. 
  The management team is great! They will go out of his their way to speak to you rather than try to avoid you.

After working for this company for over a year I have seen at least four management changes due to poor ownership. Management shows no concern for employees. There are employees who have worked here for 30+ years and have not received a raise in over 9 years. Never would I recommend to anyone employment here.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 69 salaries reported	$23.05 per hour
Maintenance technician 30 salaries reported	$28.44 per hour
Production supervisor 3 salaries reported	$80,000 per year
Maintenance electrician 45 salaries reported	$38.28 per hour
Structural designer 2 salaries reported	$72,500 per year

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