MeadWestvaco Employer Reviews

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

This copany has been aquired by Acco Brands
NO ADVANCEMENT
low salary

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Sold 140,000 short tons of paper to my clients. Worked hard and maintained and retained many close relationships.

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.

Factory closed in the location I worked due to removing of product line in the Louisa, Va facility.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Manufacturing facility that is very producive and challenging

Exposure to retail, branding and design is amazing. Fun company.

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