machine adjuster

machine operator

cutter

warehouse worker

print operator

Western States Envelope & Label

It is not uncommon to see someone crying, or yelling, or throwing/hitting things. Managers are more concerned with micromanaging how someone would place a label on a bag, and seem to be completely uninterested in someone who will get in another employees face and scream at them just because they woke up on the wrong side of the bed that morning. The chain of command is practically useless here. If you need something, tough luck because you are going to have to do it yourself. Nothing will ever change or get done unless you become that squeaky wheel. Have fun with the tech support.... and windows xp. Don't even bother suggesting that the company only accept a job that the equipment is capable of producing. It's always fun sitting there cutting thousands of individual labels into sheets with a pair of scissors because we cant do it any other way. The plant itself experiences several power failures a year, and lacks any real form of static control. Although it is very entertaining to watch the press operators squeal like a little girl when a giant bow of electricity rises up to zap them.

A typical day at work was full of confusion lack of information and direction. Most days were spent trying to figure out what the customer really wanted comparative to the info provided. It was a very negative me, me me environment with complete disregard for the next person down the line. There is a very serious lack of strong leadership and accountability on the part of management. Employees are treated very poorly and severely under appreciated which would explain the high turnover rate. I worked with some really great people who worked very hard but just went overlooked so they moved on. They prefer it that way though so they can pay their employees as little as possible but demand maximum output even though they basically have no training. The hardest part of the job was dealing with salesman and the poor information provided. quoting jobs incorrectly then having to explain to the customer why their order had changed from the original quote. The most enjoyable part of the job was the regular people that worked there.

As a disillusioned employee of Western States Envelope Company, I must caution potential applicants to think twice before joining this company. Prepare yourself for a relentless schedule of forced overtime, often extending well beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. The expectation of working five, ten-hour days Monday through Friday leaves little room for personal life or rest, contributing to burnout and dissatisfaction among employees.

Adding insult to injury, the wages offered are disappointingly low, failing to adequately compensate for the long hours and sacrifice demanded. To make matters worse, the health insurance provided is unaffordable, leaving employees feeling financially vulnerable and without proper healthcare coverage.

In summary, Western States Envelope Company falls short in valuing the well-being and livelihoods of its employees, prioritizing profit over their welfare. Consider seeking employment elsewhere if you value work-life balance, fair compensation, and accessible healthcare.

There is. I growth opportunities with in this company. There are 2 main positions and all other positions are on the buddy system. All of management are friends including those who visit from corporate. 

You also are promised 4 day work weeks so you work 10 hours a day. But In the 52 weeks in a year you might work 4 or 5 weeks where it’s only 4 days and they are never consecutive. 

Another downside are the breaks. Because of the 30 minutes unpaid you’ll really being working 10 and a half hours. You also have to use a time clock so one second over and your get pointed. And the. Your smaller breaks are only 10 minutes. So for 10 and half hours. You get a chance to sit down for maybe 50 minutes total. 

A positive is even with the forced overtime you will get your weekends off 99% of the time. You will also almost always get your progressive raise until you max out. 

WSEL used to be a very quick paced, productive work environment with amazing hardworking, caring staff. New management is stripping a lot of the benefits leaving employees stressed and overworked. Everyday is a chance for opportunity and improvement, but few people are feeling motivated to do so. My current team follows QRM principles which create ownership for their job, but still are left feeling unsafe with their job positions. This facility majorly lacks communication and understanding of each department or processes. There is limited, next to zero training put in place for new employees and for cross-training in departments. I love the employees and family like teams, but dislike the uncertainty of the company's direction.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing anymore. They don’t really care about the people they employ. Health insurance is expensive. Last I heard they didn’t have a 401k match. There general policy is “IF YOU DON’T LIKE THERES THE DOOR “.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Just dealing with the management.
I was there for 27years and happy as heck when I was gone.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very depressing!!!!!! They just don’t care about people.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful! They always are watching everything your doing. To the extreme. They have cameras everywhere. At the break area, focus on the bathroom doors etc.

After your probationary period you get a week paid time off and after that first year you then get two which is nice and they’re almost always willing to grant your time off requests. Managers are knowledgeable about the floor and are genuinely helpful and genial (most of the time). The biggest drawback I had within the company was that once all supervisor roles were filled, you’re basically stuck at your position, thus advancement was basically impossible. It’s good in that the supervisors are happy with their jobs because it’s a good place to work, but if you’re advancement oriented you either need to be experienced enough at the right time or you must resign yourself to your role for years.

The job is really boring. You sit at a machine and watch envelopes being made. Honestly, don't take the job if you have other options. 

You learn about envelopes....

Management isn't too bad. A lot of coworkers have negative aspect of company since their was a huge pay cut during the recession.

A positive note is that if overtime is available, you can sign up for basically as much as you want. 4hrs max. 

If you want to advance at this place, it is all about who you know.

Starting pay for machine operator $11.00 and raises every couple months up to top rate $15.60ish

The job was a great place to work. it was a safe a clean ran business. A typical day at work was setting up all the machines and gathering all the raw materials for the jobs. The hardest part of the job was dealing with the co-workers. T most enjoyable part of the job was the activities that the job did for us. I learned how to manage people of all different culture and how to take extra time when needed to get a job to a customer the way they wanted it. I learned how to manage my time productively. as in checking to make sure I had all the material I needed for my next job according to the priority list. Checking with the right people to make sure we know exactly how they wanted the job to run.

Management and Supervisors are very unhelpful. There is zero communication between everyone. Yes this job will pay your bills but you will not feel valued as an employee here. Any time you have a problem or need something solved don't bother wasting your time with HR, every time you need to call they will send you straight to voicemail and never call back.This workplace is full of empty promises and people who only lookout for themselves. Overall, if you would like to work to make money this would be the place for you otherwise if you value yourself as a person and don't want to feel like just another number I would highly not recommend.

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