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Vertex Energy

This place is improving in many ways! The atmosphere between employees has a really good happy atmosphere. Team effort between crafts come together to help complete our job tasks. The workload can be a bit much at times, but our management has worked on side of me in poor weather conditions as they respect their workers. Work/life balance is very respected here. Motivated and self-driven people can find a great place to work here. The pay and benefits are decent. Some days can be challenging as stuff worked on is worn out. At the same time, management is making improvements as often as they can. Most people who work here, have been here for years. 

The company re refines used motor oil. They purchase from small collectors all over the country and ship it to the Baytown refinery. The refinery runs 24/7 so you never get holidays off to spend with family. The work to home ratio is non existent because even when you are at home, you are always contacted to resolve problems with the process or with equipment failure. 

The employees that used to work there were incredible and that is the only thing that made it bearable but they were all let go through a reduction in force. They said that if job positions became available again that our jobs would be given back to us but they hired all new people instead. The 2 plant managers were great and gave a lot of support to the work force.

This company is very entrepreneurial. It places a lot of trust in its employees and operates best with self-starters. This can be a strength in that you may have the opportunity to shape the company and culture more here than elsewhere. Conversely, you may not get the high-touch oversight some other companies might provide. The most enjoyable part of my job and working for this company is the approachability of everyone, regardless of title or position. They are friendly and helpful.  One of the most challenging aspects of my job relative to the culture has been getting through busy seasons without dropping the ball. This was particularly true when we had a lot going on and relatively few people to execute. 

Vertex Energy is a very family oriented place to work.  The CEO says good morning to everyone in the office when he arrives and wants to be involved with his employees.  Our division started each day with a quick call in the mornings to discuss prior days business, figures, shipments, etc.  We typically had a Q&A session to see how the managers could assist close an account or accompany a sales associate to a meeting to earn the business.  The hardest part of the job as in any sales position was hitting numbers in an index market.  We traded scrap metal and provided demolition / consulting services.  When markets were down, it was harder to persuade the customer to move forward.  The most enjoyable part of the job was the people and team Vertex has.

A typical day at work is exciting. I learn something new every day. If you like troubleshooting problems, feeling like you are part of a team where your voice is heard, this is the place for you. The people here are wonderful to work with. Also you can quickly be promoted to a leadership role.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There is no micromanage. They are laid back and you work off your schedule all you have to do is ask and they will listen.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I would say the traffic but that's it. The job isn't stressful just the environment of the world is all.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family friendly and very patient 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Go in pre trip and do paperwork on assignment which is on tablet and already assigned the day before and then drive your route. Go back to the yard unload and load for the next day. Post trip and then good Ole home!

Safety practices are horrendous
Management team is clueless as to the work they Supervise
Don't expect great pay unless you're an entry level person just trying to build a resume.
Overall you work with a great group of people, the downfall is profit is prioritized over safety and if you don't already have the knowledge for the job it'll be hard to get it from your department manager. pay is basically entry level with the expectation that overtime compensates for what you don't make with regular pay

In my two years with the company I have be able to be an integral player receiving constant support and team collaboration. I have witnessed the company expand in a positive way all while moving together as a team. Management is extremely supportive, and every voice is heard. Safety and environmental compliance are at the forefront of every operation. A great place to work and establish a long term career with a growing TEAM. 

It's a job nothing more nothing less. Forget about being noticed for hard work or loyalty. Do the bare minimum and go home. If you do a good job you'll get worked to death used and abused then when it comes time for a raise they'll conveniently forget the work you put in all year. Meanwhile the habitual slackers get the praise on the rare occasion they do the minimum amount of work. 

Offered opportunities for professional growth and constant for probleming solving. Every day at the plant was different from the previous day which required constant problem solving and new ways of thinking "outside the box."

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Route driver 12 salaries reported	$24.44 per hour
Driver 5 salaries reported	$25.00 per hour
Truck driver 1 salary reported	$82,500 per year
Tractor operator 2 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Administrative assistant 2 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour

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