Great benefits - Chemical Operator Evonik Employee Review

4.0
Nov 24, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company 401k investment Almost unlimited OT opportunities

Cons

A lot of micromanage A lot of forced overtime. A lot of having to be on extra teams.

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Evonik Response
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Thank you for your feedback. It makes us proud that we can offer our employees a strong 401(k) plan. It’s one of our favorite benefits, too! We regret to hear of your concerns, however. Our plants could not keep running without the hard work of our trained and skilled operators. If you would like to provide more details about your experience at Evonik, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at employerbranding@evonik.com.

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Cons

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