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placon.comRating based on 7 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Placon
Pay
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Only some people get paid when they’re sick
Does Placon pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
57% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Hours and flexibility
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Placon?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
40% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at Placon?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Placon good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
60% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel treated with respect
Do people at Placon feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
80% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Placon get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
43% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Placon?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
86% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Placon enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
83% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and November 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Placon recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
86% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Placon?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
57% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Placon?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 67% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Placon’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Placon is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
71% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Placon ranks
Placon ranks joint 72nd to work for out of plastic manufacturers.
- 72= Spartech
- 72= Placon
- 72= Summit Polymers
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of August 15, 2026.