Okay first job, but there's better out there - Lab Technician QUIKRETE Employee Review

3.0
Mar 27, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Job Security: Since the demand for the job is fairly low and they have already invested money to pay for your ACI certification exam after 6 months, you're not easily replaced

Cons

Low Pay: Starting salaries are fairly low and after your first year, pay raises get lower Difficulty Moving Up: It's not easy getting promoted, they'd rather hire an inexperienced engineer than promote an experienced lab tech Work Conditions: Working in a concrete lab exposes you to airborne silica dust... even though they claim that their levels are low enough to not require a fitted respirator, it's still enough to be potentially harmful

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

Very old-school management style and, in my experience, lacks a strong values-driven culture. Speaking up or raising concerns was not always welcomed, and at times it felt like employees could be penalized for doing so. Management could be unprofessional, including yelling and dismissive communication. I also observed situations where women were not treated with the same level of respect or fairness. HR did not feel like a reliable resource for employees. It seemed to be involved mainly when management needed support with employee-related issues, rather than serving as a neutral function. There was also a lack of structure around performance reviews, career development, and merit-based salary increases. I would not recommend QK to someone looking for a healthy work environment, professional leadership, or clear growth opportunities.

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