Solo Cup Reviews

I have been working at Solo Cup full-time

Pros – The company has great opportunity for growth. Everyone know's Solo Cup. Looks good on a resume.

Cons – Making the employees move to Michigan is the biggest reason everyone is leaving now.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Solo Cup full-time for more than a year

Pros – Solo Cup offered a more than competitive salary. The first three months that I was there were rather hectic, but enjoyable, as they were trying to do an internal reorganization. When that didn't work, they brought in outside help, and everything changed...

Cons – During the "reorganization", management was poor at best. The actual Credit Manager was not allowed to do her job, and was eventually replaced by an outside person, trained in reorganizations - not good for morale, or workflow.

Advice to Senior Management – Listen to the "little guy" - sometimes they have much more insight than management does.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Solo Cup full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Lots of good people
Opportunities to get cross-functional exposure
Interesting industry
Great to work in or near Chicago

Cons – Tough transition through economic downturn
Change from family-owned and managed, to investor owned and managed decreased associate satisfaction levels
Competition in the industry

Advice to Senior Management – Improve strategic thinking- although Dart purchase of company renders advice moot.
Do not forget your past- long live the Red Solo Cup

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at Solo Cup

Pros – steady job ok pay two weeks vaction in first year 9 payed holidays a year. insurance is ok I pay less then a lot of others.

Cons – the company just got bought by dart container do know what will happen. lean manufacturing is the companys way to do things

Advice to Senior Management – vestar bk solocup shouldn't of bought sweetheart lost all your money and the company your father make robert H is a

I have been working at Solo Cup

Pros – Solo Cup has a great insurance package. The new building in Lake Forest is beautiful and much more accessible for commuters.

Cons – Hopefully the more generous 401k match which we previously enjoyed will be reinstated soon. This would make a big difference when compared to the benefit packages at other companies.

Advice to Senior Management – None.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Solo Cup

Pros – Benefits and general policies are the equal of other companies. A culture of respect and professionalism is strongly encouraged. There is a good program in place to reward and recognize exceptional employees.

Cons – The rumor mill is constant and can lead to anxiety. A rocky integration between Sweetheart and Solo resulted in layouts and a couple of lead years. Turnover in some departments causes extra work as new people are constantly being trained.

Advice to Senior Management – Communication has improved drastically in the last 2 years, but more communication is never a bad thing. Keep your word, value your employees, particularly the long term employees. They're here because they're loyal to the company not because they are lazy.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Solo Cup

Pros – People internally are friendly and there is no micro-management. My opportunities, so far, have been self generated, there is no "push" from management in any regards. The freedom to make mistakes and learn from them is encouraging.

Cons – Lack of communication on important matters down the chain. Overall a doomsday feeling here in the satellite office due to many other depts being moved to Corporate in Chicago. All of our former "perks" have been taken from us including, holidays, post office, product giveaways, cafeteria, etc. Company is hemmoraging money because it doesn't care about the customers. Too much policy enforcement combined with a bad economy is going to shut down everything else here.

Advice to Senior Management – Do something that shows that our team has a future with the company. Don't lie and cover up the truth in matters of depts moving and buildings being closed.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Solo Cup

Pros – Solo Cup offers good insurance with medical, prescription,dental, vision, and life. Also offers discounts on auto and home insurance.

Cons – Lack of communication is a big downside to the operation. Also some of the people in leadership positions show favoritism.

Advice to Senior Management – Communication needs to be improved especially at shift change. Procedures for things like changeover and materials organization need to be followed by all shifts.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Solo Cup

Pros – Interesting work enviroment. Had the latitude to do what I thought was best. Advancement was up to the individual. Best place I ever worked

Cons – Computer systems were needed to be upgraded. At the time much of the software didn not communicate with each other.

Advice to Senior Management – Listen more to your employee's and less to consultants. Sell the brand not the commodity. return to the basics and treat your employees as assets not expense

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend