order picker

machine operator

packer

operator

The Stow Company

Great work-life balance, plenty of time off. The ultipro app they use to pay and schedule time off is a mess, and it doesn't show when hours are changed in the system, so be sure to snap a photo of your clock times, because if they find out you stay over even a little they will change your time card to reflect a cookie cutter schedule. Then you have to argue over whether or not they have to pay you for hours worked. Requesting days off is a joke, the company doesn't update your time off until the following pay schedule so it virtually impossible to have an adequate count of how many hrs you have to use. The work is dirty and the ventilation and airflow is poor, they pay workers coming off the street on average of $8,000 to $10,000 more than a worker who's been there for years. They never advance you to a position its always someone off the street, they'd prefer to aquire a new body to fill a position rather than promote internally. The management is confrontational and often out of the loop, not knowing what the tasks of the people they're paid to supervise. Production is emphasized over quality, and the amount of rework they do is often more than the daily workload the have scheduled. Aside from how screwed up production is upper management seems to compromise with the production crew, as long as everyone speaks their mind. 

Communication: Was poor and sometimes absent altogether. When I needed something like tools I did not get a follow-up or follow through which made it frustrating. When something new was introduced there was no real explanation or reason, it just had to be done.

Culture: Is very laid back but would at times get very toxic. Some music that was playing was very inappropriate for women even though they say it’s a “family friendly” environment. Leadership would share more than what they needed to share causing a divide between team members.

Leadership: Dismissive, condescending, dividing, and disrespectful when it came to speaking to team members. Disrespectful at times to team members and what they were trying to say with no patience for us making it frustrating when trying explain where we were coming from. Do as I say not as I do mentality. No accountability when it comes to safety suggestions or communication about how it is being handled. 

Accountability: No one would be held accountable for their own part and only fingers were pointed. Getting blamed by other team members for something going wrong and leadership not following up on it makes it feel like it is your fault with no end in sight. 

When we moved to Idaho I was hoping to find something that was rewarding and had something to do with manufacturing.  I have worked at a couple of places and they were either hostile or the environment was just bad.
I have been with the Stow Company for a little over a year.  It was a little rough at first because of all the changes, but change is good! One thing I like is the communication and the people are fun. 
We have a Don't Judge, Don't Blame environment which helps us to all grow and learn from our mistakes and find good solutions.
I have had the opportunity to learn many different things and have never been made to feel like I am incompetent.
The company is growing quickly which brings many challenges but if you are an adult that wants to grow and learn and be given new opportunities this is the place to go. 

If you like being baby-sat by higher-ups, that will refuse to jump in with you to help. This is the place for you. Purchasing hasn't a clue of how much work actually goes into their product, and what's achievable in a single work day. Unachievable order sizes along with a slew of issues, that WILL cause you to question who's making decisions. Simply put, the company will "forget" to order supplies needed to complete your job (Simple as pallets), then mandate overtime to 'catch up' due to upper management oversight. And they won't be the ones coming in... Met some good people while working there, but clueless personnel in charge of process, will have some hitting their head offthe wall. Every week.

The day starts late and you consistently have to stay late and come in early due to poor managerial decisions and absolutely obnoxious overbooked production schedules. Operators are micromanaged if supervisor isn't your friend. If you somehow manage to get done you aren't giving anything but high school points to burn on things you have to pay for in the long run

I have been with Stow for over a year and a half. In that time upper management has ruined the culture in our facility. I was a very consistently hard worker who would come in before my shift to help catch up and stay late to do the same. We were constantly falling behind because of machine issues. I would work extra to help achieve goals. I never asked for a raise or promotion once. When I got a raise, it was a small raise, like a slap in the face. Upper management doesn't care about the hourly wage workers. 
Oh, and I submitted a request for vacation for my honeymoon, got it approved. Then they switched to a new time clock, so I had to re submit it. No big deal right? Well now I find out I won't be receiving that pay. Don't waste your time here. Find a different company to work with.

I would not recommend working for this place at all. The managers know about all the drama and toxicity in their work area but continue to do nothing about it. They will force your rate to be higher which creates more work for you to in a night but refuse to increase your pay. They write you up over minor things but will let someone else on the team get away with it. Physically your body will be in so much pain. Mentally you will dread going into work everyday because it is such a toxic place to work. You get one ten minute break and one twenty minute break.

The Stow company seems to get it. They care about the important things, like allowing your employees to have their voices heard when there are issues or are areas they believe the company can improve.

Managers are kind and fair, but expect a lot out of you (in a good way). They lead by example, by working hard.

Pay is competitive and benefits are good. People there are amazing, and there is actual transparency throughout the company. Small enough you know most people, but large enough to be stable.

Would highly recommend working here.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I have been terminated due to having (T.H.C.). in my system, but other then that I was a good worker if you would like to call and ask. I recommend to not have any substance in your system if you'll apply there.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The benefits and pay are amazing 🤩.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's very clean and easy to navigate through out the facility.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It's mostly chilled and easy there. And everyone gets along with each other.

I was trained during the pandemic.  My trainer was training me over teams, which was not ideal. Management would keep adding to the position no matter how confident you felt with the previous task you were completing. I was told at my interview that there wouldn't be any weekend work ( I never would have applied as this is family time). I was required to work weekends- bait and switch.  I have alot of respect for upper management,  but not the supervisors.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Order picker 1 salary reported	$16.00 per hour
Machine operator 2 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour
Packer 1 salary reported	$17.00 per hour
Operator 1 salary reported	$40,000 per year

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