Don’t do it - Machine Operator Henkel Employee Review

1.0
Jun 6, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The only good thing about this place used to be really good, were the set schedules, and long weekends.

Cons

Worked for the company sun products. Recently Henkel bought out Sun. Then started making drastic negative changes to a company that didn’t need them. Under staffed, the company is still laying off a whole lot more staff. All while making the people who are currently employed suffer with an unrealistic heavy work load, and mandatory over time. All while not giving you any raises in pay. They also penalize you for using your call off benefits. Now you have to use your vacation hours or lose them at the end of the year. But good luck using your vacation hours since they don’t have enough coverage (due to them getting rid of employees, or employees leaving because they refuse to be treated like crap by Henkel) to cover your shift while you’re on vacation, they mostly deny your vacation. They preach safety regulations, yet will will demand you do the job of 3 people, and over work you. Can’t really move to a better position or transfer around If you have a write up, or your area is short staffed.

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Henkel Response
6y
We are sorry to learn about your individual experiences. Henkel is investing in growth and innovation. While change can be difficult, through this process Henkel has created new opportunities for employees’ development and growth. We are committed to fair treatment and open communication with all employees. For us to be able to examine your concerns more closely, we would appreciate if you could contact your Human Resources Partner to discuss matters in more detail.

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Henkel Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions over the past year. We’re glad to hear that you value our pay, benefits, and the level of independence in your role. Creating a collaborative, respectful culture where employees feel supported is a top priority, and your comments around peer dynamics and communication will be shared with site leadership. We also appreciate your feedback on training; insights like yours help us identify where we can improve. Thank you again for your honest feedback. It's essential in helping us create a better experience for our teams. Best, Your Henkel HR Team
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