Working at McMaster-Carr in Elmhurst, IL: 7 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Elmhurst, IL Area

"McMaster-Carr is a world class organization, delivering near magical service to its varied customers across a exhaustive product line. Its inventory, customer service, and publishing are unmatched by any other company."

"I've worked for McMaster-Carr for a year and a half. This company has amazing benefits and truly values their employee's careers and lives outside of work."

"McMaster-Carr is a great place to work with regard to compensation, but the overall experience leaves a lot to be desired. Although there is not a lot of red tape for a large company, it's very conservative and has little need to move quickly; thus, projects often do not move as quickly as you'd like due to a tendency to meet and discuss every aspect of a project. This conservatism extends to the workplace environment and lifestyle as well. You also have little ability to steer your career."

"McMaster-Carr is a great company that treats their employees great. Teamwork is stressed and the company provides different activities to create that team atmoshpere."

"McMaster is good for the skills, bad for the psyche."

What do you like about working at McMaster-Carr?

"It is amazingly profitable and well-run operationally. No other company I've experienced comes close to the execution and alignment found at McMaster. This is a good place to work a few years to learn best practices in distribution and operations."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you don't mind working in a hypercritical and micromanaged culture, the compensation and benefits are great. After a couple years, your skills are very McMaster-specific and won't translate well to another company. Don't stay past a few years unless you love it."

What don't you like about working at McMaster-Carr?

"I dislike the absolutely evil, micromanaged culture, which fosters paranoia and competitiveness. The great pay and benefits keep people around who are otherwise miserable."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be human."

"Great benefits, and that's all folks!"

What do you like about working at McMaster-Carr?

"I like the benefits."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Leave your ambition at the door, but your benefits will be among the best you have ever had."

What don't you like about working at McMaster-Carr?

"Positions are not posted, and there is zero professional development."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Attempt to understand your workforce. Any training programs will be a start. Development is important, as is recognizing talent."