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Exciting and dynamic place to work
Telecommunications Analyst (Former Employee), Richmond, VA – May 14, 2013
Pros: great co-workers
Cons: not enough time for lunch and gym
The atmosphere at MWV is dynamic and ever changing. I've learned a plethora of information on a global level on how business is conducted and how IT is leveraged and the importance of it. /
The Management is clear and concise in their direction. Their HVAS direction is aligned to keep them a profitable company.
My co-workers are fun to work with and – more... they all have creative ideas on how to make and keep the business units functioning efficiently.
The hardest part of the job is staying competitive with keeping ahead of the technology curve.
The most enjoyable part of the job is executing and completing a successful project. – less
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MWV now Acco in Ohio
International Buyer/Planner (Former Employee), Sidney, NY – May 5, 2013
This copany has been aquired by Acco Brands
NO ADVANCEMENT
low salary
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great company to work for
Die Cutter Pressman (Former Employee), Louisa, VA – April 27, 2013
Pros: great pay and benefits
this company had great pay and benefits and is an ideal company to work for. unfortunately in their re-structuring they closed the facility where I live and moved some of their operations overseas.
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Great place to work.
Machine Operator / Forklift Operator (Former Employee), Alexandria, PA – April 15, 2013
Days were always busy so time went by quickly. At the end of the day you could see the accomplishments of your work which was very rewarding.
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Material Handling Operator (Current Employee), Evadale, TX – February 14, 2013
Pros: steady work pace, advancement
In a typical day as an starch room operator and material handler, I will cook starches for the weight and most qualities in the grade of paper we are making. Checking the ph and solids every time I pump over into the services tanks and making the decision if my starch is up to par to be distributed. I will also cut cores for the winder machine to make – more... rolls for the customers out of the finished paper. There really is not an hard part to the job once you have developed a routine and stay focus throughout the workday. Management usually put full responsibility in your hands, cause there is a lot to do and no need for interruptions. You will enjoy the job because you are always busy and can learn about the chemistry and processes of the job whenever necessary – less
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Great place to work!
KRONOS FUNCTIONAL ANALYST (Former Employee), Richmond, VA – February 14, 2013
I was fortunate, I had a great boss and good project to work on. The best part of MWV is that they are a Google Apps shop and it was easy to learn their communication methods.
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A joke
Nothing (Former Employee), Silsbee TX – February 3, 2013
Cons: management
Management believes that production is more important then employees safety. If an employee stops a job or refuses to do a job due to safety concerns he/she will be ran off for interfering with production.pretty much to sum it up if your having a stroke you better make sure you do the job first then if there's time get medical help if not management – more... will end your career with Mwv on the spot – less
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Sold paper for MWV
Senior Account Manager (Former Employee), New York, NY – January 27, 2013
Pros: learned many things
Cons: to bureaucratic
Sold 140,000 short tons of paper to my clients. Worked hard and maintained and retained many close relationships.
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Pactiv provides packaging products to the foodservice, supermarket, restaurant, and food packaging markets. These products are designed to protect foo
Automation Engineer (Former Employee), Grandview, MO – January 4, 2013
Pactiv provides packaging products to the foodservice, supermarket, restaurant, and food packaging markets. These products are designed to protect food during distribution, aid retailers in merchandising food products, and help customers prepare and serve meals in their homes.
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Factory closed so there is not anything good to report.
Machine Operator (Former Employee), Louisa, VA – December 19, 2012
Pros: not any to report
Cons: factory closed.
Factory closed in the location I worked due to removing of product line in the Louisa, Va facility.
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Productive and a fun work to work in.
Quality Control Inspector/Safety (Former Employee), Williamsburg, PA – October 3, 2012
I learned a lot from working in a manufacturing plant . I saw how both sides of the scale work because I started out as an hourly employee and then moved over to a salary position.
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Opportunity to Work with a Productive And Enjoyable Team
IT Field Technician Externship (Former Employee), Richmond, VA – September 30, 2012
A typical day at MWV was to assist users with technical difficulties and technicans with installing telephones and extensions. My co-workers guided me in learning various trends of Information technology by allowing me to assist them with problematic situations that include installing Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Suit, adding users – more... to the Active Directory, planning and implementing systems upgrades, hardware, and software. I also installed printers, monitors and set up equipment for users that were moving from one designation to another. The experience of working with the team at MWV enabled me to become more knowledgeable in networking, perform successfully under stressful working conditions and participate effectively on teams. Overall, my experience at MWV was great! – less
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Strong desire to grow and become more profitable.
DIRECTOR OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS (Former Employee), Dayton, OH – September 25, 2012
Pros: openly admitting, that they did not know how to grow.
Cons: could not give up obsolete business practices fast enough.
Openly admitted by the executives of the company, that they did not know how to grow. Very respectful and traditional culture. Very good brand names with retailers like Wal - Mart and other Office Products retailers.
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Safety oriented,training intense,bad culture
Laboratory Analyst (Former Employee), Covington, VA – September 17, 2012
Pros: good benefits, fair wages
Cons: poor management
A typical day at work: I was given my worksheet and allowed to work unsupervisied untill a priorty task arose. Which was often. I was then instructed to drop what I was doing and complete the emergency testing.
What I learned: I was trained on numerous testing methods, Safety,HAZ MAT shipping and spill clean up,OSHA, ISO,Conflict Resolution, Color Wheel – more... (who we are), etc. .
Management: Management differed from one department to the next.
Some Managers were top notch while others gave promotions and raises based on after work performances.
The hardest part of my job was putting up with indecisions or no decisions at all by the management.
The most enjoyable part of my job was working on a job that I was qualified and trained to do. – less
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Evadale, Tx
Production Operator (Former Employee), Evadale, TX – September 15, 2012
Pros: cafeteria has some really good food. western omlettes are great.
Cons: working conditions are terrible. extremely under paid, and not very stable job.
Worst company I ever worked for. Pay scale is really low. The benefits are terrible. 401k match is 1 for 1 up to 3% then .50 for 1 up to 5% so they match 4%. They have a pension, but it's not worth it. The working conditions aren't at all good. It's very hot and unsafe. They have decent areas in the mill, but to get to recovery, lime kiln or powerhouse – more... you must wait on your seniority to get higher to have a chance to catch a bid. Also the jobs in these area are also underpaid. I left for a much better company and the pay difference is crazy. I started at 11.00 per hr and when I left I was making 24.00 luckily due to a lot of people finding better jobs after being laid off. At my current employer I started at 30.00 and will top out at 37 in 2 yrs. it would take 30 years to make that kind of money at the papermill. All in all its a decent start if you must go, but I wouldn't recommend anyone working there if it was at all possible. – less
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Great office environment, great management
Lead Tax Cash Applications Analyst (Former Employee), Richmond VA – September 1, 2012
Pros: great work team and environment
Cons: the job was outsourced.
I really liked my job at MWV. My managers were terrific people and they cared about their staff. My job was hectic at times (during Audits) but it was nothing that could not be handled. I was part of a two person team and we handled ALL of the tax information for every client that MWV had. We had a very heavy volume of work but they gave us the systems – more... we needed to get our work done. We were trained and certified on the systems. – less
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Shift work
Wood Yard Assistant (Former Employee), Covington, VA – August 25, 2012
Pros: benifits
Cons: 45 min drive
It is wonder full
Good
Love it

It' so good, I just don't want to go home.
MWV Is the most caring place to work,
they make you feel like your important.
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Union Based Plant
HR Plant Administrator (Current Employee), Atlanta – August 23, 2012
Manufacturing facility that is very producive and challenging
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Leading Company in their industry! Fun and lots to learn
Associate (Former Employee), Dayton, OH – July 21, 2012
Pros: lots of exposure to the 'magic' behind a successful brand.
Cons: not much room for advancement
Exposure to retail, branding and design is amazing. Fun company.
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Company not stable, didn't seen to have a concern for employees future employment.
Regional Payroll Analyst (Former Employee), Glen Allen, VA – July 5, 2012
Pros: health fair, flexible time
Cons: distance, training
A typical day was tense, and constantly wondering what would happen. Information was not given in a forthcoming way to alleviate any anxieties that each department might have. Some of the coworkers had become focused doing whatever to maintain their position. The team/family environment was no longer a positive force at this company.
The hardest part – more... of the job was getting the necessary training and information when you questioned a process. – less
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