Rock-Tenn Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"They are frequently hiring from the outside always looking for someone better. There is no chance of advancement. They would prefer to hire people with lots of experience and tell them they will train them, and they have a lot of people moving up in the company, but it is all lies. This company has no clue how to take care of the people doing all the work. DON'T BOTHER TRYING TO WORK FOR Rock-Tenn."

"Rock-Tenn is the Worst Company to work for ever. They really put on a good show to start but ultimately they really don't care if you live or die. If you are the type that like doing all those special favors for the boss this might be okay but be prepared to put out at all times otherwise there's no chance for advancement. There really isn't any chance of a bright future working for Rock-Tenn ."

"Stable company. They offer solid benefits and the majority of the people that I work with are awesome. Nearly anyone is available to ask a question. Sometimes, the company is a little slow to adapt newer technologies, but that's due to making sure that costs are down for the consumer."

"RockTenn has been one of the best companies I have worked for in a long time. I have enjoyed my employment here."

"Rocktenn is a great company in which they have given me the proper tools that I may need to become more advanced, not only in my field, but as a person and co-worker as well in the proper work environment."

"Great company. Unfortunately, options for moving up are non existent."

"RockTenn is a corrugated container company who in the past had many beneficial perks to their employment. As the years went on they started taking away bonuses, and all incentive. turned the company into a hard place to work since it's union and it doesn't matter how hard you work as long as you show up on time and don't get hurt or ruin too much product. There is a very low glass ceiling on this job as well. Once you've made it to operator, you're relying on the stagnant Union for pay raises."

"Originally very good. Now very unsatisfying and unrecognized"

What do you like about working at Rock-Tenn?

"Location, salary, benefits to a point, ability to make a difference, some of the workforce"

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

"If the objective is to simply obtain employment, your place of education is important as are personal contacts. Being perceived as a team player is important. Appearance is more important than substance."

What don't you like about working at Rock-Tenn?

"Micro-management, lack of trust, pettiness, lack of integrity, lack of recognition, lack of direction"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be honest, have integrity, trust your people, realize that the employees are the most important asset, be consistent"

What do you like about working at Rock-Tenn?

"This company pays well and the people you wrok with are great to work around."

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

"When interviewing, have resume in hand, dress nice, and speak clear."

What don't you like about working at Rock-Tenn?

"This company works a eight hour rotation shift, which you stay on twelve hours alot due to other people being off and don't have enough off time."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I think the management group does a good job for the most part."

What do you like about working at Rock-Tenn?

"Innovations that I get to come up with to complete jobs that I am involved in."

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

"Follow all instructions and answer each question fully and honestly."

What don't you like about working at Rock-Tenn?

"Lack of opportunity for career growth in my current location and path."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Certain amount of responsibility and accountabilty needs to be earned by my position."

"I learned a lot in my experience here about all aspects of safety"

What do you like about working at Rock-Tenn?

"I liked that they had a lot of safety programs that I coud have made a difference with and get more employees involved."

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

"The tips I would give are to be really personable and passionate about helping people."

What don't you like about working at Rock-Tenn?

"Many of the employees were stuck in their old ways and didn't want to listen to the safety professional."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would have liked for the upper management to take safety more seriously. Safety culture and compliance start with upper management."

What do you like about working at Rock-Tenn?

"the people are very friendly, answer questions willingly, and share tips on ways to improve your performance."

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

"they believe and enforce safety first. they ensure each employee is aware of safety procedures, and help them to always work safely."

What don't you like about working at Rock-Tenn?

"there seemed to be a slight disconnect in their training techniques. communication was not precise."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"they seem to do a good job, their concern about the employees is outstanding, above most other companies."