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Welch Packaging

The corrugator for Welch packaging is the only job I’ve ever had where, “I don’t know” “, and “I forgot” were acceptable answers from management.  Time after time, my coworkers and I were told “I don’t know anything about that” in regards to essential aspects of the current job we were doing by our direct supervisor, and time after time management would fail to find the answer to our questions and or problems. There were many times where a problem/issue would arise and management would be notified and they wouldn’t take steps to correct it until the last possible minute, if at all. This usually resulted in having to do more work than necessary, because of management’s inadequate abilities to manage people and situations. These situations would lead to conversations that would end with “sorry I forgot”.  Until there’s some change in the way management is held accountable for their actions and shortcomings it’s hard for me to recommend working for the corrugator side of this company.  The only good I can really say is they were typically very understanding with attendance and were extremely loose with the attendance policy. This could be viewed as a good or a bad thing depending on whether or not it effects you every day. Overall the jobs themselves aren’t bad, but the lack of good leadership and follow through over the past 4 years has done nothing but kill the morale of senior employees and make it a toxic work environment. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
None the good employees are overworked and underpaid. While the slackers walk around and nothing said while someone carries their weight. They promote people who don’t belong anywhere near management and overlook the ones who know what they’re actually doing. Toxic environment 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management doesn’t care about the GOOD employees just want’s them to work harder. While promoting slackers and kiss butts. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Bad if you actually work hard and do your job you just get added work. While others slack off and get nothing said. They can’t keep employees because the pay sucks and they treat them poorly. Only advancement is if you kiss butt and are useless on the floor . 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful because the good workers are treated poorly and management doesn’t care about anything. It’s falling apart.

My stress level is basically a Zero. Very laid back. Not thrilled with Single axle daycabs and automatics. Very little weight in trailer even when full to the door. Average under 18K in trailer. Empty coming back and single axle/automatic is not very friendly in inclement weather. Would rather have manual with tandem axle.  Pay period is bi-weekly which hurts. Your at a higher tax bracket at that point, so uncle sam gets a few more dollars of your money. Benefits package could be better with the cost involved.  The people are great to work with, everyone is very nice. As a driver you do not slip seat your tractor. It is assigned to you and is new equipment. Just would prefer Manual and tandem axle.  Very relaxed on your start time. If you need a day off just let them know.  But they do have a point system. Not fond of those.  Pay as a driver could be a few dollars more, even though the work is 98% no touch.  Trailers are swing doors.  Older trailers and need updating.

I would not recommend this place to anyone!! All Welch and the Welch family is fatting their pockets with money and you are just a number in their company. Expect to get pointed, even if you have a doctor's note because they don't care. If you have a health conditions, children, and or any family member to take care of don't work here because they won't work with you. The pay is horrible and the raises are even worse, if they decide to give you one. Be prepared to hear lies, lies, and more lies. Don't expect to move up in the company because Welch plays favorites all the time. Welch Packaging is dirty and my time there, they never cleaned the bathrooms until the Corona Virus. Management only cares about Management and they will lie to your face. 

Horrible management. They are a place that is “always hiring”, FOR A REASON! Spent months with a computer the turned on and off randomly and one screen that only worked some of the time. Took 2 months to get it fixed after multiple attempts (turns out, the problem was a cord and docking port I said was the issue from the start!). They micromanage and nit-pick to an EXTREME! Talk to your co-workers? You’re not focused on work. Don’t talk to your co-workers? You’re not being a team player. Shut your blinds because the sun is in your eyes? You’re clearly just trying to avoid being seen slacking off! Don’t bother coming in early and working late either! You can do 60 hours worth of work in 50, and it’s still not good enough. Unless you are a huge fan of petty gossip and fights, stay away from this toxic place. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
They are people oriented. Without people we dont have a business. Flexibility is a key feature for success. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Things can change at a moments notice. Your role is subject to change depending on the needs of the organization. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
We are focus on safety, quality and then speed. We strive to be hard on issues and soft on people. We treat people with respect and do our best to set up people for sucess.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I show up and preform a variety of positions dictated by the needs of the company.

Welch is a really nice, easy going company to drive for. Set start times and I'm usually home by 4 for 50-55 hours a week with OT after 40. No weekends. Trucks are nice and new and the shipping supervisor is a breeze to work for. Pay is good, 401k match is good, the only complaint i have is the deductibles on the insurance are high. 10 paid hidays and nice vacation time. There is only a handful of drivers out of Cleveland so you're not just a number and as long as you get your deliveries done no one bothers you. I really feel lucky to have found this place, if your looking for a change then check out Welch.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing. Worn out equipment terrible management and they don't  keep their word especially raises. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Constant broke down equipment and poor management 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
No accountability for operational control over equipment starting with management. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Babysitting operators and doing their job that they should know. Management has no knowledge  of sop on machines.

Unless you know the Welch family or seriously Kiss butt your job will be in  Jeopardy! I have had a solid work history for 16 years and Military in background. I was Fired for the first time in my Life for made up reasons. Honestly. I worked hard. I continuously clocked out 10-15 minutes late because in my previous review I was told to check if other people needed help at the end of the day. I did everything ever asked and made a conscious effort to improve with every job at Welch! They also don’t follow OSHA rules! Power is out...? They don’t care. They will work you in the Dark with forklifts running

Decent pay, poor management, lots of favoritism. one of the hardest working for 5 months for no reward. When I asked for more responsibility or a position experience off the production floor, I was promised training and then fired over the phone on my way home. The Program is a way to suck in good college grads  just manual labor. Fast paced, hot, short breaks managers are rarely seen, and you'll likely be a floater for a while. Joined the company with the idea that there was lots of open positions. like I said, when asked for a change they said "I got nothing for you" then fired me...

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Maintenance technician 8 salaries reported	$31.10 per hour
Helper 7 salaries reported	$18.79 per hour
Local driver 5 salaries reported	$24.55 per hour
Forklift operator 4 salaries reported	$17.75 per hour
Customer service representative 1 salary reported	$55,000 per year

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