machine operator

line operator

seasonal warehouse associate

utility worker

transporter

U.S. Cotton, LLC

It's not a bad place to work; ( I Leave almost 8 years of my life there), once you learn the routine, it becomes just that – routine. The issue here, and I'm not necessarily blaming upper management as they might not even be aware, is with some of the supervisors and leads. They have several flaws and problems, and instead of seeking solutions, their go-to is to find someone to blame and fire them, which doesn't solve the underlying issues and often makes them worse. Regarding the leads, like any workplace, some truly earn their pay – many even deserve more for going the extra mile. However, others spend their entire 12-hour shifts glued to their phones, despite a strict policy, likely because it doesn't apply to them; they've been doing it for years, and when they're under scrutiny, they point fingers at others to save themselves. Furthermore, rules seem to change without any written notice; you might leave one day and return to find a new, unannounced rule with no documentation. Supervisors tend to resort to yelling and threats, and because many need the job, they put up with it. The environment is highly stressful, with brutal pressure on employees as quantity of production is prioritized over quality, even though they work with swabs and cotton products typically used for health and beauty. Otherwise, everything is fine.

Its very challenging if you don't speak Spanish, It is a very prominent Spanish culture. The number 1 priority is production just keep the machines running. If you have a good work ethic , want to excel and are very much a team player I wouldn't recommend this job . Any issue you have they don't care or they don't know. Pretty much anyone that works here is just there to collect a paycheck. Employees steal time all day. If you are a hard working it will be you pretty much busting you butt and everyone else watching you . If you work hard you get to do 3x as much work while everyone else watches. Everyone's pay is different depends on how long you have been there its Not dependent upon you skills at all. Management takes 3 hour long breaks and I'm surprised they even know what day it is and they do no help you at all just point there fingers and very unprofessional. 

I was a Regional Account Representative with the leading manufacturer of high-quality private label and branded consumer cotton products. I worked independently in a fast-paced environment where I  was responsible for accurate and timely processing and communication of customer orders including: appropriate communication and researching with customer (s) concerning order fulfillment, proper pricing and deals, coding, ship dates and locations, corporate lead-time parameters, order integrity, credit issue resolution, product returns, proper credit and distribution, and proof of delivery issue resolution. I interfaced with the sales force, marketing, logistics, operations, accounting and MIS to give correct information, which frequently required researching issues and problems.

A 12 hour day where I stood at my machine and watched as the glue stuck to the stick part of the Q-Tip and wraped cotton around both ends. I had to make sure that the sticks were straight and the cotton was not low. Replacing the boxes as my machine ran, throwing away anyhting that was not full of Q-Tips. This was a fast-paced work place where you have to acheive the goal by the end of your shift. I had no relationship with my co-workers due to the fact that they spoke different languages. Standing there not able to move was very stressful. During the three intervals was the best part due to being able to sit for about three minutes because it took you about five minutes to walk to your break area.

The best thing I like about my work place is that you can work hands on Independently and also get to meet new people. The hardest thing about my work place is when things start to go wrong after a long day that was just going so smooth. My management is very cool the keep everything under control to keep a safe environment. My co-workers are very cool a lot of them speak different languages and I love to learn about different cultures. The best part of the job is that I'm able to say that I made a product that people around the world uses and that you can do whatever job as long as you have faith and trust in yourself to stick to the plan you set up for yourself.

I was a mechanic there for over two years and management was horrible team leads act like they are better then workers and treat people like dirt.
The job was easy loved my job but between nasty team leads and upper management make life horrible I finally had to leave do to not wanting to be around such negativity day in and day out the writing was on the wall that things were never going to get better and they were just getting worse. They canceled holiday appreciation they have there first aid cabinets locked to save money you have to pay for your own ppe.
It’s just not a good place to work for unless your desperate and can deal with being treated like dirt.

What is the best part of working at the company?
For myself, there were no good parts to working at this company.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Most of my co-workers did not speak English. Management were very disrespectful to the hourly workers. Lots of favoritism at this place.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Favoritism towards the mostly Hispanic hourly workers, 12 hour shifts. You have to remain inside the building for the whole shift you cannot go outside even to your car on breaks. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day was long and stressful.

It’s a good paying job and very easy just long shift I’m a single mom and I felt like I was always at work or at home sleep so it took time away from my kids other then that I did love my job until I kept getting disrespected by the leads they are very disrespectful they think they can speak to you anyway they want they rather put you down then lift you up the supervisors don’t care either I’ve went to them several times about issues I’ve had and they never acknowledged my issues they would just push mine and others issues to the side but if you were the issue then they would Address it….

It was a union factory with good employees and benefits. Overtime was easy to work with and if extra time was needed off we were allowed to switch days or hours with other employees. The hardest part of the job was working in the boiler room in the summer time. 

The most enjoyable part of the job was the fellow employees, we were like a giant family. Most of us were either blood relatives or moved within walking distance of work and did things together after hours as though family. The company was very family oriented. I expected to retire from them.

-Fast paced environment from start to finish
-team work and cooperation can be very difficult in a multi-generational, multi-nationality environment
-numbers driven, management is not very employee friendly, 
-culture is "push, push, push to get the job done 
-hard dealing with different people and cultures from different countries
- it is enjoyable to know that MOST people (regardless of where they are from) are basically good, 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 2 salaries reported	$18.75 per hour
Line operator 2 salaries reported	$16.53 per hour
Seasonal warehouse associate 3 salaries reported	$15.53 per hour
Utility worker 4 salaries reported	$16.75 per hour
Transporter 1 salary reported	$14.41 per hour

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