You are 100% Disposable; Even when “valued” - Anonymous employee FORMS + SURFACES Employee Review

1.0
Mar 10, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay (Have to pull teeth, though) Great Co-Workers OT offered (pressured, mostly or mandatory)

Cons

Chaos due to lack of communication throughout building. Sales is the biggest issue; releasing jobs last minute which causes people to rush causing poor quality of work and poor attitudes. Not one empathetic manager in the building. They are constant arguing or talking bad about each other which is completely unprofessional. They come up with ideas to improve the company and the ideas last no more than a week or two because everyone fails to follow through. This place pushes out the hardest workers.

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FORMS + SURFACES Response
8y
We are sorry that overall your experience was not that pleasant but appreciate the 3+ years of service. There must have been some positives to stay on board that long? As a manufacturer of fine quality products, the juggling act between sales, management, and production can be a juggling act. We strive to improve the relationships in these areas daily. We do offer manager training as well as we attempt to promote from within and grow our managers to increasing levels of responsibility. As production and sales volume has almost doubled over the past five years due to our growth there will be some growing pains and we strive to improve in all areas at all times.

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FORMS + SURFACES Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found value in the steady hours, benefits, and the opportunity to gain experience in manufacturing. Creating an environment where employees across all departments—production, maintenance, engineering, and support roles—can learn and grow is a key priority for us. We also take your concerns seriously. Safety is a core focus, and we are continuously working to strengthen our safety culture. This includes regular training, open reporting channels, and a safety incentive program designed to encourage proactive identification and resolution of potential hazards. Our goal is to ensure every employee feels comfortable raising concerns and contributing to a safe workplace. In terms of career growth, we have developed technical and professional career ladders that provide clear pathways for advancement across a wide range of roles within the company. These ladders are designed to recognize skill development, certifications, and performance, while offering employees greater visibility into long-term career opportunities and provides the data to provide merit-based raises. We understand that workplace culture and communication are critical, and we are actively working to improve transparency, leadership engagement, and consistency in how policies are applied. We would also like to clarify that our company does not penalize employees for using approved PTO. We encourage employees to use their earned time off and are committed to administering our policies fairly and consistently. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to evaluate and strengthen our workplace practices. We wish you success in your future endeavors.
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