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Full-time Part-timeApprove of CEO
James S. Metcalf
51 Ratings
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USG has a Good work life balance (in 18 reviews)
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They had great people working there in the front office and on the manufacturing floor (in 13 reviews)
Cons
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Work life balance has steadily deteriorated (in 6 reviews)
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Limited short term opportunities for advancement (in 4 reviews)
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"A continuous growing company. A safe place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at USG full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
The plant i work at has over 1 million safe hours with no lost time injuries. There are many of our plants across the US that have 1 thousand plus hours with no lost time injuries. Focused on safety..... and it really is a safe place to work. I was hired into to company with no experience in this field. They train everyone who is willing. Lots and lots of advancement opportunities.
Cons
Very very strict with attendance policy.
Advice to Management
Keep your ears tuned to what your employees aren't saying. There's a lot to be heard in their silence. Spend more time one on one.....
USG 2017-06-12 12:19 PDT -
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"Great Place to Work!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at USG full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
The people at USG care a lot about the work that they do and each other. There are a lot of career and development opportunities for employees that have the aptitude, are flexible, and are willing to work hard. People come to USG and stay for their careers.
Cons
It is a cyclical business due to the connection to the building industry. Management is working hard to even out the impact of the cycles on the business, but there will always be some impact.
Advice to Management
Continuing caring about employees and recognizing their good work.
USG 2017-05-12 07:40 PDT -
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"Say one thing mean another bosses"
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Negative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at USG full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Employees always help one another, safe, won't fire you for messing up product. Good place to stay if you wanted a long career
Cons
Weekly swing shift, management will preach safety when everyone is around but always force production over safety, work life balance is nonexistent, management does not care about employees only dry wall
Advice to Management
Stop the swing shift. Listen to your employees. And stop preaching safety if all you care about is productivity, we all can see through your lies
USG 2017-05-26 01:22 PDT -
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"USG Research Center - Great company with job stability"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at USG full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Job Stability
Friendly coworkers
Promotes safety and inclusion
Decent pay
Flexible HoursCons
Mostly nitpicking, but their is a large age gap between senior employees (30+ years of exp) to new employees (0-10 years of exp), which can create an environment that can be unfavorable. Management was working on improving, but I'm not sure if there is an easy answer.
Advice to Management
Keep pushing and finding new ways to promote employee moral.
USG 2017-05-11 09:16 PDT -
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"Maintenance"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at USG full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
People you are working will. Benefits, working schedule, overtime
Cons
No Communication, not keeping up to work schedule
Advice to Management
Communicate More with Employees
USG 2017-05-19 05:52 PDT -
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"Maintenance Mechanic"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at USG full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Safety, Communication, hours are okay.
Cons
Some of the rules are ridiculous.
USG 2017-05-02 14:26 PDT -
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"samples"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at USG full-time (More than a year)
Pros
pay was good, no one bugging u, most of rmplyees really nice
Cons
couple of employees were always sneaking around to find dirt on you.
Advice to Management
let employees work in peace, which after doubling my productivity should have been left alone
USG 2017-04-25 07:16 PDT -
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"Good place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at USG full-time (More than a year)
Pros
The pay is good. They give nice bonuses. Management is pretty good too. The HR is excellent here. They seem to care about lot about worker safety.
Cons
The work hours are difficult. They did rotating shifts when I worked there. That made it difficult to commit to plans or attend school.
Advice to Management
Stop the rotating shift.
USG 2016-11-26 22:02 PST -
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"machine operator"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI have been working at USG full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
You do get plenty of hours
Cons
Do not move you so you can get your money. .it's hard to get your raise
USG 2016-10-31 21:38 PDT -
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"Good for long term"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookI have been working at USG full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
High caliber fellow employees. Challenging analytical work.
Cons
Minimal opportunities for advancement. Pace of work is too slow.
Advice to Management
Push your people more.
USG 2016-10-28 11:29 PDT -
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