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Graphic Packaging International

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Mandatory Overtime - Machine Opertator Graphic Packaging International Employee Review

3.0
Oct 9, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Great opportunity to work a LOT of overtime. Great pay If you can stick it out and don’t mind working hard as a helper for a year or two.

Cons

The overtime never ends. There is no work life balance. Mandatory 60 hour work week most of the time which means 12 hours a day five days a week usually with split days off. Ten minute breaks every two hours. You don’t get a longer lunch period so eat fast.

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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
5mo
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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