manufacturing associate

material handler

pharmacy technician

operating room technician

senior technician

B. Braun

Recruiting process took about a month and required my constant calling to figure out when my start day was - its since gotten better.

The culture here is very old school, the company is filled with a lot of tenured employees who are not receptive to change. The attitude that individuals have is almost inhumane. For example, cubicle set up, if you're on a call people are shouting in the halls and people will literally come up to your desk when you're clearly on the phone and say they need to talk to you and they'll wait for you.

Company is so behind the times technology wise and has no desire to change that. Everything comes down to the dollar amount- how much is this going to cost us? The company also lacks appreciation. Nothing is ever a face to face "thank you for your hard work", everyone likes to hide behind a screen and reply all with 'thanks'. 

Environment of the facility is ok for the most part. They like to keep things hush hush, when employees should be aware of certain situations - people talk and you eventually find out. Its very high school like vibes- a lot of cliques, gossip and finger pointing.  No one can ever take accountability for their actions.

Turnover seems pretty high, seems like folks are quitting left and right. Temporary employees are treated poorly and people fear saying anything negative because they are afraid someone will retaliate. 

If you are seeking a long term career and you're ok with being content in the same position for 10+ years than this is the place for you. But if you are innovative, opinionated, and interested in bettering your self and the company, this is not the place for you.

Working for this company is one of the most demoralising and mentally draining experiences I have ever had.

Your effort means nothing here. You can give 100% every single day and it will be ignored. One small mistake, however, will be remembered and used against you immediately.

The level of organisation is extremely poor. Problems are not solved — they are ignored and pushed aside. The same issues repeat day after day, year after year, because nobody in charge takes responsibility.

“Communication” is just a word used in meetings. In reality, management does not listen, does not act, and does not care about the feedback coming from the people doing the real work.

There is no career path, no transparency, and no real opportunities. Everything is vague, delayed, or hidden. Promises are empty. Progress does not exist.

The workplace culture feels fake and transactional. Smiles feel forced. Recognition feels meaningless. Employees are treated like replaceable numbers rather than human beings.

Management is disconnected from reality. They do not understand the warehouse, the workload or the pressure, yet they make decisions that directly impact workers’ lives without any real understanding.

This job slowly destroys motivation, confidence and mental well-being.

If you are desperate and willing to accept being ignored, you might survive here. If you are ambitious, value respect or want a future, stay away.

There is no work-life balance. Management constantly works their employees until employees get sick from exhaustion. Fearful of retaliation (and a lot of negative feedback from management) for not being available for overtime. Overtime is daily and on the weekends.

Facility has very low morale and poor culture due to poor management. Constant mandatory overtime, poor managerial planning.

Management is very incapable of managing employees properly. There is much favoritism and if you aren't one of the favorites, you can do nothing right. There aren't open lines of communication. 

As an employee you aren't mentored when you are having difficulties, you get retrained on an SOP and then they trend your mistakes. 

There is no room for advancement. The tasks are very repetitive. 

The compensation compared to industry standards is lacking. There is no negotiation for compensation. 

You are required to report to work no matter the weather conditions and if you miss because of snow, you get written up. 

Poor planning when it comes to the production schedule. Employees had to give up Christmas holidays in order to compound and then 1 month later they stood in the warehouse and destroyed all of the product that they made. 

You can request your vacation but management reserves the right to deny your vacation request even if its already been approved. 

It's a complete circus.

My overall assessment of BBraun is great. This company has been in existence for several decades and looks to be around for several more due to its strong foundation in the medical market and is still growing. Great place to work and good compensation. Culture can be somewhat of an issue if you don't know how to handle different personalities and make them work together as a team to achieve one goal. I believe any prior military service member would excel in this company as it could use more experience in leadership, implementing structure and teams. This company and its jobs can easily lead to a career. Most of my employees had been employed between 10-20yrs.  The hardest part of the job can be getting responses in a timely manner but this just may be an adjustment from the military to the corporate world (pace is slower). The most enjoyable part of the job is learning the vastly growing medical field and the people who come to work everyday and put in their efforts from start to finish during a single work day. This accounts for making a long day go by fast and it keeps you interested to come back again and again day after day. Good professional relationships with employees.

Usually at work we'll start with a morning meeting and meet at whichever area we are assigned to for the day.  Most of the time, we can't hear the person talking because they are basically having a conversation with the lead.  We usually have a "plan" that requires us to stand around and wait to do anything (if we have online training we can do that, if we find an available working computer).  When we finally do work, there's usually some problems we run into where the machines either have a jam or something happens with them and maintenence has to take a look.  The work itself is very slow, repetitive, with long hours, early starting times (5:30am-6pm) with half hour lunch breaks.  

I learned that I do NOT like manufacturing jobs (this was the first one I've had).  The good part about it is most of the co-workers are pretty cool and I like one of the supervisors.

I think BBraun is a really great company to work since its main focus is improving the life of its clients through life saving devices.I learned a lot about the industry in general and how these types of products are assemble from start to finish. Since it was an internship I would say my workload was not the most challenging, but I definitely was always on the look out for new challenges to take on. My co-workers were all really nice people who were always willing to give me a hand in anything I needed, it felt like a really large team which looing back makes me appreciate more the work environment. The hardest part of the job was dealing inside the clean room with the manufacturing and quality personnel, but not even that I could say was much of a problem. If you learn to treat others as your equal then they will be much more open to be of help to you. In the end everything was a really nice experience to help me move on my career, but the most enjoyable part was working around people who you could trust and developed a nice friendly relationship.

Very bad management. Team work was an issue it was more like every man for themselves. Too much drama, you’re working with adults but they like to argue and accuse anyone if it means special treatment. Breaks were too short, one time supervisor cut down break time from 15 mins to 10 mins just to prove a point. This is a 12 hour shift for crying out loud. No option for 1 hour lunch. When it was “end of run” and we had nothing else to do, they’d make us fake clean to look “busy”. HR is horrible at their job too, you can report someone for their actions that made you feel uncomfortable and by next week they’d still work right next to you, as if nothing happened. You’d have to wait for someone to take your spot in order for you to go to the restroom. Yes being a teachers pet was the way to go if you wanted a promotion or just wanted to be treated more special than the others. I dreaded everyday working there, had little time to rest and less time for family. And on top of that they have this thing called mandatory overtime, but I never went. Everyone who worked a higher paying position was snobby and fake and looked down on the loaders. It’s a horrible company and I’m glad I left. 

A Typical Day at Work at B. Braun Medical Inc.
At B. Braun Medical Inc., a typical day might involve working in a collaborative environment focused on healthcare solutions. Employees may engage in tasks related to product development, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and customer support. The day could include team meetings, project management activities, and problem-solving to improve medical products and services.

What I Believe You Learned
Working at B. Braun Medical Inc. would likely provide valuable insights into the healthcare industry, enhance technical skills related to medical devices, and improve understanding of regulatory requirements. You'd learn to work in a highly regulated environment, develop strong teamwork and communication skills, and gain experience in innovative problem-solving. Additionally, you'd appreciate the importance of quality and safety in healthcare products and services.

I started out in the manufacturing facility in Allentown. They give you to much for one person to handle. It was a two person job but one person doing it. Co workers wanted everything handed to them. If you didnt have time to set up the next shift they scolded you. God forbid the shift before you calls off. They have nobody to cover the job, you come in and gotta clean up the mess before you can start what your supposed to be doing. They will hound you to come in for ot even when its not mandatory. Btw, if you are on a Monday thru Friday shift you will be mandated to work at least one weekend day every single week. Cannot make weekend plans ever. Now the good part, I transferred to the warehouse in Brienigsville. What a difference. I wont say I love my job but im certainly not miserable anymore. No weekends ever, no mandatory ot. Not overloaded with work. Nobody nagging you about what u did or didnt do. Il stay here for a long time

What is the best part of working at the company?
The work is generally easy, and if there is downtime, no work. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The shifts are 12 hours, so you will be tired when you leave. Getting hired by them, is  not easy, you need to use a temp staffing company. The paperwork can also be stressful.  You do not work a set number of days(It is a bad thing and a good thing). Overtime can be required.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Most people there are friendly, and if you need help they would help you. They are willing to answer questions.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You come in, put your lunch in the fridge, clock in, put you stuff in your locker, put on your gown and PPE, use bathroom if you need to. Enter the floor and go to where you are working that day. You take your first 15, return, then later you take your 30(lunch) you need to clock out, after lunch clock back in, work, take your last 15, go back to work, when your shift ends or next shift enters you leave and clock out.

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