One of the Worst Jobs I've Ever Had - Machine Operator Essity Employee Review

1.0
Mar 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Essity is a great company overseas, just awful in the U.S. -Good co-workers, and that's really it

Cons

-Bad management (worst I've ever worked under) -Bad benefits -Machines are literally falling apart with management not caring a single bit about actually fixing them -No work-life balance -Rotating shifts (days-to-nights/nights-to-days every two weeks) -Culture is awful -No avenue for advancement -The union is a "union" in name-only -Overtime system is terrible -As an operator, you do 80% of the maintenance work despite having actual maintenance that makes $10 an hour more than you

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexbility, great community to work with

Cons

Weather Intensive (must be open to working in harsh winter conditions)

5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good benefits, good pay - great company vibe - company cares about the employees

Cons

I don't have any, but since this company manufactures a tangible product, economic decisions could affect your employment

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