Pay is good, environment is awful - Machine Operator Russell Stover Employee Review

3.0
Jun 12, 2019
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Pros

Highest pay in the area, somewhat climate controlled

Cons

60+ hour weeks most of the year (mandatory), in summer it gets very warm - to the point candy is melting on the lines - and only certain areas are allowed fans, management views you as entirely disposable/replaceable, everyone who works there for any amount of time develops physical and/or emotional health issues from the work environment, people drive from an hour + away because everyone local knows better than to work here.

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Pros

good benefits,great staff and good environment

Cons

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1.0
Feb 26, 2026
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Pros

“One of the most rewarding parts of my role was building my team and continuing to learn. The plant employees consistently supported one another, which made the work meaningful.”

Cons

Corporate leadership made collaboration difficult. Criticism was frequent and often came from individuals without plant-level knowledge. I was told I was “wrong” while actively teaching and supporting them. Corporate leadership operated under different rules than the plants, including separate vacation plans and holidays. Equal treatment was never achieved, and the belittling behavior was unlike anything I had experienced in a professional environment. The culture reflected a clear “do as I say, not as I do” mentality. In my experience, Corporate HR lacked transparency and demonstrated questionable ethical practices. Accountability was inconsistent, which made it difficult to lead effectively and retain strong talent.

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