Stay away from this company. - Anonymous employee QUIKRETE Employee Review

1.0
May 30, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get paid if you show up. There is work to do If you seek it out hard enough.

Cons

Management is extremely toxic and out of touch. Merit and employee recognition are not valued other than plaques for every 10 years you work there and blanket raises. Turnover was high but varied from plant to plant. I would not recommend this job to anyone. I’ve seen White Castles managed better.

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5.0
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Pros

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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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