Company provides many free meals, but overall environment is dangerous - Supervisor Afton Chemical Employee Review

1.0
12 Oct 2017
Recommend
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Pros

As the title states, the company provided many free meals, and often. Some of the employees are okay people. The place didn't explode while I was there. The benefits aren't the worst I have had. There is a tiny gym that is nearly usable. They have company paid life insurance. Pension

Cons

In the 11 months I worked there, I couldn't count how many chemical spills/releases and fires occurred. I was constantly worried I was going to die. Management doesn't seem to grasp simple concepts, and people are MORE than eager to throw anyone under the bus for ANY reason. It seems that every part of the company is at odds with every other part- production, engineering, IT, maintenance, etc. They claim to promote a work/life balance, but they fall well short. Do not be surprised to work 2-3 weeks straight (including weekends) 12-16 hour days. I now breathe much easier from not being in such an unsafe and hostile environment. Working for this company was the biggest mistake of my career, hands down.

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5.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance, competitive pay, lots of room to learn and grow

Cons

General lack of direction and guidance

4.0
27 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Customers and coworkers alike are are generally great people. Most managers are supportive and helpful. Like most workplaces there's a couple bad eggs but nothing being professional can't handle.

Cons

This is definitely an old school good old boys club with rampant nepotism. The people are nice, but it's a public company so still very disenfranchising to see nepo babies get fast tracked.

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