line operator

forklift operator

quality assurance technician

maintenance tech iii

senior maintenance person

WL Plastics

12 hour shifts but only had to work 7 days in 2 weeks. Very long hours and a LOT of younger, cheaper workers that can't seem to be bothered with things like coming to work on time, if they come in at all. That leaves a small shift very short handed and having to take up the slack because a line can't be shut down when that worker didn't show up. Management is not in touch with workers or their needs. The posted statements indicating the company "cares" about employees' well being are a joke. They care only about company numbers.

New European owners started a "zero tolerance" safety policy. Understandably, they want to improve their safety numbers to help their sales. This has the effect of creating a cutthroat environment in production and shipping. It seems to be aimed at getting rid of any worker they feel like. A lot of incidents go overlooked. But if you stub your own toe, they'll fire you if they think you're paid too much. I've been out of work because of this for almost 2 years and I was denied unemployment. I'm loosing everything, nobody else will hire me for anything and they don't care about the effect their policies have on people they claim to care about.

Currently employed, but actively seeking an alternative. Very poor management, unless you like to stress about possibly not having a job from one day to the next. Pay is okay compared to some places; however, it is nowhere near what it should be for the amount of work performed. The management, or lack there of, will always come up with new and exciting ways to treat you poorly and if you have an accident, your job is immediately threatened. If you try to explain yourself in any way, the management will shut you down and will always tell you that you’re in the wrong. They do not care about their employees and are strictly money motivated. Even if you have been there for many dedicated years, they do not care about you, they would rather threaten your employment and find someone new who is inexperienced than to stick with and care for current employees. I know many former employees who will tell you the same thing. There is a reason for their extremely high turnover rate.

At first they are friendly and welcoming, but after two weeks, the stress kicks in. I worked my way close to a promotion after a year but quit for many reasons. Their work environment was very negative and made me feel like I could not do my job properly. They pay well and have good benefits but remind you every two minutes that you are not doing something correctly (their way). I understand going above on beyond your job description but they literally will hound you about sweeping the floors with the wrong type of broom or guilt you for taking a lunch and bathroom breaks. After watching every new hire leave shortly after training them, I just gave up. This company really does not care about their work enviroment outside it being safe and looking clean. I have only been told "good job" twice my entire year working there and that really tells you everything. 

You may say sure but that is every work place. But I have to say this is a whole knew level of toxicity where they have the whole work place against each other. Most places have one or two people that are toxic and are a pain to deal with but here good luck. Because the entire management is in on the toxic environment, the moment you say something that they don’t like or don’t agree with, well I got to say they will make it their sole purpose in life to make your work life difficult. So if you just need money and don’t plan to stay long I recommend this job as just a bridge to a better job. But if you are looking for a long term job then this is not the place for you, unless you are really good at playing the manipulation game and climbing the later by turning people against each other then this is also the job for you. But if not I would say stay as far away from this company and the management as you can.

I performed my tasks in accordance with the guide lines. Overall I enjoyed my time working there. On the other hand l felt that rules were manufactured as needed. Examples : I got injured at no fault of my own, was held over 10 hours bleeding nearly to death. After several attempts to stop the bleeding. I was sent home,  only to nearly crash because of the continuous bleeding.  The blood gushed from my face so I couldn't see. Later my wife took me to the hospital to get 10 stitches over my eye. I was later fired, because I had unexpected car problems and "didn't call in every hour to give an update on my problem. Which I was trying to fix. It was a short in the master battery cable which ran all the way to the starter. Finding that short at night. Impossible. I'm sure they took advantage of this unforseen event to cover up the accident and get their safety bonus. 

I worked for WL Plastics for almost 3 years. The job is rewarding, consistent and stable. They have multiple employee benefits and reward programs to help support a safe and structured work environment. The people in charge of the Cedar City plant are honestly the worst people I have ever dealt with. They will change company policy with no warning or communication, and then hold people accountable for those changes. It is a "Good old boys" system to the max. Results and performance is secondary to being a member of the club. HR support is ran and controlled by the safety coordinator, who is the heart of the cancer that is destroying WL Plastics in Cedar City, UT. I would only suggest this company as a stepping stone or if you have no other options. 

I enjoy this type of work environment. The work challenges me everyday. Management is what is expected at this type of job. Advancement is determined by your willingness to learn and progress. There needs to be more "lead by example" in my opinion. The hardest part of working here is dealing with double standards. You see it going all the way up the ladder. From supervisors to lead operators to operators. It causes low morale when some people are held to higher standards than others who are on their same level of training or know as much as you do but aren't held to doing the work. The most enjoyable part of the job is all the new things you learn as you progress through levels. You definitely stay engaged at WL Plastics and it gives you a sense of purpose. All around one of the better jobs I have worked at. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Holiday Pay and 8 hours OT every pay period.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Blanket "solutions" to problems from corporate that affects every plant due to errors caused by a plant in another city or state, with no actual long term solution.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Don't get too excited about a $0.75 pay raise. Some employees who have been there longer have gotten $1.50 pay raises.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Not a hard job, bit of a learning curve, but expect to do the job of at least 2 or 3 people, but with the pay of one worker.

Every day I learned something new. Every day we would have tool box talk before every shift for safety reasons. We would set a goal every day and my goal was to learn something new, and everyday I would learn something new. It was a fun work environment and would recommend this company for anyone and I would love to work for this company again. Productive work place with the abilities to learn something new. Management cares about the employee's and it's a great place to work for. Their moto is "To be our brother's, sister's keeper." They looked out for one another and treated you like family.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Not a conducive environment.
Often simple safety and common sense  things will shut down production, for no reason.
Also blamed for just showing up if there is a problem with your line you have been assigned to

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is no leveling when the jobs complete,
Try to leave 30 min early and they guilt trip you

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Environment is toxic, often operators get in trouble for just being at work

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
12 shifts, and they shame you for takeing lunch

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Line operator 83 salaries reported	$22.36 per hour
Forklift operator 17 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Quality assurance technician 16 salaries reported	$19.88 per hour
Maintenance tech iii 11 salaries reported	$30.95 per hour
Senior maintenance person 6 salaries reported	$25.29 per hour

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