Some very easy jobs, good machines, some very hard jobs with terrible machines. - Machine Operator Boise Cascade Employee Review

4.0
4 Sept 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay, Union, Shift work with a week off every month, pretty much all the overtime you want. Some days are very easy and boring if machines are running good. That is when they are making money, right?

Cons

Paper industry is very competitive and management has just cut 300 jobs and the future doesn't look very bright for the 600 that are left. Mill is on Canadian Border, so if you love -40 degree winter days, 8 month winters and a 3 hour drive to get to a major city, this is the right place for you.

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5.0
8 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

No face to face customers. Not very much turnover.

Cons

Because people stay, opportunities for advancement are limited if you can’t relocate.

3.0
29 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Impressive PTO and Benefits -Good People -Great sales job if you are looking to coast

Cons

-No emphasis on growing sales, only safety -unserious job for a true sales professional -operations nightmare, high turnover in shop -Position is far underpaid compared to any other sales/account manager roles -limited advancement opportunities -limited bonus opportunities

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