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August 12, 2021
Pros
Good pay and benefits . Lots of overtime hours if needed and the payscale is above average.
Cons
Rotating shift makes the work - life balance worse. Benefits only available for the permanent workers.
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August 12, 2021
Reviewed by: Manufacturing Technician
February 20, 2022
Pros
Good safety Average pay Good employee Good coworker
Cons
Mostly rotating shift Moving lines often
Mostly rotating shift Read More
February 20, 2022
Reviewed by: Industrial Electrician in Concord, ON (Current Employee)
September 2, 2021
Pros
Great hours, 4 day c crew shift, $19.60 starting out , paid weekly
Cons
there’s not many cons about this company
Great hours, 4 day c crew shift, $19.60 starting out , paid weekly Read More
September 2, 2021
Reviewed by: Assembly Line Worker in Shepherdsville, KY (Current Employee)
January 4, 2022
Pros
2 shift rotation - earlies and lates Easy going environment Clean place to work Stations to charge electric vehicles Wage
Cons
Not organised place Poor business management Poor business structure A lot of contract promise to people... lies after lies
Advice to Management
I would advice to the management to be more transparent with an agency workers If no longer required loyal, commited and reliable agency staff please give them applicable notice as they have family to feed too
2 shift rotation Read More
January 4, 2022
Reviewed by: Quality Inspector in Halewood, England (Former Employee)
August 24, 2022
Pros
Steady work 5-6 days a week Above average hourly rate Relaxed atmosphere Flexible benefits plan Profit share to RRSP Not physically demanding
Cons
Mandatory overtime and last minute weekend schedule changes Low shift premiums MAD shift rotation every 2 weeks Boring at times Not enough vacation days to start (2 weeks per year for 3 years) Not enough training opportunities
Advice to Management
Schedule overtime better so plans aren't cancelled
MAD shift rotation every 2 weeks Read More
August 24, 2022
Reviewed by: Industrial Electrician - Journeyman in St. Thomas, ON (Current Employee)
April 21, 2022
Pros
Full-time pay is up to par, good people to work with, and Cafe food is good for the price.
Cons
Only 2 20min breaks per 8hour shift, rotating shifts(days\aft)(mid) a lot of new inexperienced leaders, profit share has been cut back, no pension plan now, forklifts are beaten to heck and rf equipment dated, always short-handed forklift drivers so transports can be behind by hours for loading and unloading. Over 300 plus security cameras are watching us daily. Mandatory weekend overtime.
Advice to Management
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Only 2 20min breaks per 8hour shift, rotating shifts(days\aft)(mid) a lot of new inexperienced leaders, profit share has been cut back, no pension plan now, forklifts are beaten to heck and rf equipment dated, always short Read More
April 21, 2022
Reviewed by: Material Handler in London, ON (Current Employee)
January 16, 2023
Pros
Shift time is very okay - 6am -2pm, 2pm - 10pm, and 10pm -6am Pat is very good
Cons
Parts (automobile parts) can be quite heavy, so you will have to do lots of lifting
Shift time is very okay Read More
January 16, 2023
Reviewed by: Quality Inspector in Telford, England (Former Employee)
November 24, 2022
Pros
Shift to shift working, Good recognition as team size is small
Cons
Offshore work is not so learning oriented
Shift to shift working, Good recognition as team size is small Read More
November 24, 2022
Reviewed by: Lead Engineer (Current Employee)
June 16, 2023
Pros
good support with different team leaders.
Cons
less support during night shifts.
less support during night shifts. Read More
June 16, 2023
Reviewed by: CNC Operator in Markham, ON (Former Employee)
December 30, 2021
Pros
Pay is great and they give great benefits.
Cons
Shift work is the downside
Shift work is the downside Read More
December 30, 2021
Reviewed by: Team Leader in Milton, ON (Current Employee)
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