Couldn't Stay Long - Order Filler McMaster-Carr Employee Review

3.0
20 Oct 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Decent compensation, bonuses, and benefits overall for the work. I worked there in several departments and there wasn't anything hard about the jobs done.

Cons

Training new hires that are hired as "Management Trainees" that will eventually be your Supervisor. There isn't room for advancement unless you have a college education. This may have changed by now. I left in 03' Opinions are held against you when honestly asked for. If you don't mind working like a robot it's a good place to work but eventually will break most people.

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5.0
14 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

At least in the Systems department, it’s a helpful and collaborative environment.

Cons

3 days in office and potentially long commute from the city

4.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Pay/benefits are incredibly generous - People are generally easy/nice to work with - Note that the Systems department seems to be fairly isolated from the negative issues discussed in other reviews (e.g. tension between warehouse workers and management) - I haven't experienced any of those issues within the systems department. In my opinion, Systems is a great place to work and develop as an engineer. - Hybrid work style (3 days in office). Personally, I like hybrid more than both fully in-office and fully remote styles. - Great cafeteria with good food and cheap prices. - Good work/life balance (outside of being on call, I can leave work at work).

Cons

- Work is not super interesting to me. I come from a highly technical, but very different (not ecommerce/industrial supplies), background where I was doing work I was much more interested in. No doubt there are folks in Systems who love the domain though. - While I'm not on call a ton (1-2 weeks every few months), I really hate being on call. I like to leave work at work. Note that joining at least one reliability team is expected within your first year or so.

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