One of the worst jobs I've every had ! - Machine Helper/Back Tender Cascades Employee Review

1.0
Nov 1, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The money was great and a lot of the workers are great people. The profit sharing program was also pretty good ,but you have to be employed for about two years to become eligible . When working on Sundays you are paid double time and a half .

Cons

Now for the bad; Management enjoys creating a hostile work environment by turning employees on each other by instigating (he said/he said ). Rotating 12 hour shifts with a maximum of 4 days off consecutively ,but normally you can expect to be called in to work on at least half of all your days off and you'll be punished in some form or fashion if you refuse to accommodate them .Tobacco users; Cascades is a tobacco free facility ,but that seems to only apply to hourly employees ,outside contractors and vendors seems to be allowed use tobacco on the facility/in the facility .Last but not least ;the mold is awful and it's everywhere ,floors stay wet and slippery ,a hazardous amount of dust is always in the air the last year I worked for this company I constantly contracted sinus infections and still have trouble with my sinuses till this day ......So take heave to my words ,unless you're in one of those positions to where you need money badly ; please consider other options before accepting a job with the company .

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5.0
May 12, 2026
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Pros

good environment, everyone was really helpful and supportive

Cons

Things could be a little disorganized

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Cascades Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about Cascades. Your feedback is appreciated and helps us continue to evolve.
2.0
May 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits package, management doesn’t micromanage

Cons

Poor culture, Canada ignores US plants, little design growth/interest

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Cascades Response
1mo
Thank you for your comment. We are sorry that your experience at Cascades did not live up to your expectations. We want to provide all our employees with a professional environment in which they can reveal their full potential.
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