Onward and Upward! A growing company with a bright future. - Anonymous employee FORMS + SURFACES Employee Review

4.0
Sep 13, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Forms + Surfaces is growing in leaps and bounds; with this growth I have experienced one of the most dynamic, challenging (in a good way), and supportive companies I have had the pleasure to be a part of. If you are intelligent, hardworking, and a down-to-earth person this is a wonderful company fo you. The owner of the company and upper manangement are not afraid to make positive changes. I enjoy working for a company that has forward momentum - from the creative Design & Development team, Marketing, Sales, all of our office staff, all the way through Manufacturing - the company is full of excellent people who all care about what they are doing and it shows. Besides the company culture our benefits and retirement are excellent. All around a great place that keeps growing and evolving for the better!

Cons

Along with any significant growth comes natural "growing pains". At times the workload can be demanding. Our vacation time/PTO is limited compared to other companies, but comparable to other manufacturing organizations.

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FORMS + SURFACES Response
7y
Thanks for taking the time to review F+S. The positive comments are greatly appreciated and well deserved and we can always look into the other issues resulting from "growing pains" as we always strive to improve as an organization.

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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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