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Graphic Packaging International

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The worst job known to mankind - The worst hours known to mankind - Finishing Helper Graphic Packaging International Employee Review

1.0
Aug 10, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

all the OT you will ever want. Scratch that: Way more OT than whats advantageous for the human body to handle as will begin to wear down quite quickly.

Cons

just about everything you look for in a company is not existent here. You know it's bad when your invited to an orientation of the plant, and the guy showing you around the plant tells you that he has been there 37 years, and regrets he is still there, and that you should probably not take this job. You then take said job even though multiple proverbial warning flags are staring you square in the face, because your thinking of the pay, which in hindsight is awful for the amount of work you will be doing. You have any family? trying to start a family? trying to chase that little dream you told yourself you would never let go, regardless of the job? Forget about it, because Graphic Packaging doesn't allow schedule flexibility, and will guilt trip you for asking for time off...even for attending your sisters wedding...so trust me folks...just keep scrolling down for those other jobs. It will all make sense one day. So, NO set schedules, as schedules can be changed up to two hours prior to your shift! so essentially you better have your phone on you 24/7! so much fun!

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

401K Match Friendly coworkers Tacos occasionally provided for lunch

Cons

- Toxic work environment - No work/life balance - Overtime/weekends expected - Overtime “available” (required) - Unofficial company motto is “Do whatever it takes” - Not eligible for annual bonuses (Hourly Workers) - Hourly pay increase based on standard increase of role company wide, not based on individual performance (Hourly Workers) - No annual performance review to document employee success (Hourly Workers) - Annual pay increase not guaranteed - No incentive to improve individual performance - Vacation days don’t roll over into new year - Requested vacation days may be denied even though they don't roll over into following year - High employee turnover (especially warehouse employees) - Employees undervalued - Disorganized management - Lack of communication from upper management - Poor overall benefits - High health insurance premiums/deductibles - May renege visa sponsorship without reason - No end of year holiday bonus, just a free Turkey/Ham

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Graphic Packaging International Response
3mo
Appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We understand the concerns you raised, and we’re sorry to hear that aspects of your time here were challenging. Rest assured, we will share your feedback with the appropriate teams as we continue working to improve the workplace and strengthen support for our employees.
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