Used to be a kind and fun place to work, but now... - Production Worker Solar Stik Employee Review

3.0
19 May 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I got to work with some really wonderful, kind people in production. My job was flexible around my personal schedule (though my situation was somewhat unique), and I got to know most of the employee at the company.

Cons

Unfortunately, towards the end of my employment there were a number of pretty big shifts in the company. We moved locations, and changed management pretty significantly. The company could feel a little...cultish, with lots of focus on "being like a family" etc, but that really ramped up after the move. While the company always had problems with production workers being under-paid and under-appreciated, these problems escalated a lot after the move, and caused a lot of friction between people production, engineering and management. This made it a pretty tense environment sometimes, as everyone knew each other by name (all the way up to the CEO, CFO etc.) but still had resentment over not being valued. Poor management decisions by the new production manager led to delays in manufacturing and shipping, while hard-working and experienced employees were passed over for promotion in favor of outside workers who were not as qualified. Overall, in my time there, I saw about 12-15 people quit (we never truly found out why some of the company's best employees had been fired), which is pretty comprehensive considering the company was only ever about 40-50 employees. On occasion, we were told people had been fired for not meeting "personal growth benchmarks" which is little funny because opportunities for advancement/learning and skill growth were few and far between.

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5.0
28 Sept 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

From the first day to the last, they made me feel welcomed. Lots of perks, great vacation/ time off.

Cons

lunch is only 1/2 hour. not enough parking close to bldg.

1.0
21 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I enjoyed the work I did. Some of my co-workers were great. Insurance premium was paid by the company. Lots of free food. Christmas bonus.

Cons

Moved to St. Augustine on the hopes of being part of something great. Based on recent reviews I've read, absolutely nothing has changed. Everything was reactive rather than proactive. Was told my year worth of accrued PTO was being taken away due to changes in the company handbook and I would only be eligible if I agreed to change to a salary position (with no pay increase). They eventually made it right but really left a bad taste in my mouth. Suggestions for improvement were ignored. Quality standards were disregarded to get product out the door on time...something I refused to participate in. Hiring unqualified people based on looks.

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