Employees at Polymeric Technology appreciate the helpful and friendly colleagues who are willing to share their knowledge, as well as the opportunities to learn about the overall process flow and manufacturing workflow through hands-on experience. Some employees feel that management is down-to-earth, willing to coach and guide employees in the right direction, and provide enough space with minimal supervision.
However, there are several potential challenges, including a lack of training provided to new employees, who often have to figure things out on their own. Safety concerns have been raised regarding working with dangerous chemicals without proper equipment or facilities. Employees have also indicated a poor work-life balance, with long working hours, overtime, and meetings conducted after working hours. There are issues with management, such as a lack of communication, empathy, and trust, as well as a failure to adequately communicate the company's value proposition and forecast. Additionally, employees have reported high workloads and staffing issues, with not enough staff to cover all departments and processes.