dodge this bullet if you can - Warehouse Distribution Specialist McMaster-Carr Employee Review

1.0
Dec 16, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits and bonus, that is all.

Cons

You're not valuable to this company. You are so busy you hardly have time to use the restroom, if you do, you'll get behind and struggle through your day. The management turnover is ridiculous. They rarely promote from within, and if they do they are the employees that will just smile and nod. The expectations are unrealistic and they let you know about every mistake you make. This company makes you feel less than, you're constantly walking on egg shells, you live in fear of getting fired. Don't let the bonus fool you into thinking Mcmaster cares...they will work you into the ground.

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4.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Pay/benefits are incredibly generous - People are generally easy/nice to work with - Note that the Systems department seems to be fairly isolated from the negative issues discussed in other reviews (e.g. tension between warehouse workers and management) - I haven't experienced any of those issues within the systems department. In my opinion, Systems is a great place to work and develop as an engineer. - Hybrid work style (3 days in office). Personally, I like hybrid more than both fully in-office and fully remote styles. - Great cafeteria with good food and cheap prices. - Good work/life balance (outside of being on call, I can leave work at work).

Cons

- Work is not super interesting to me. I come from a highly technical, but very different (not ecommerce/industrial supplies), background where I was doing work I was much more interested in. No doubt there are folks in Systems who love the domain though. - While I'm not on call a ton (1-2 weeks every few months), I really hate being on call. I like to leave work at work. Note that joining at least one reliability team is expected within your first year or so.

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