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When it was Clendenin Lumber and ran by that family it was a great place that cared about the people. Always were given bonuses and just cash in hand for jobs well done. I would be first there to start up sawmill- lights, air compressor, chipper, waste conveyors, etc… and I would saw 3-5 hours, then maintenance after lunch. I loved sawing and working on the equipment. It’s in my blood so I knew I’d love it. Then came the corporate buy out or whatever it was where Baillie took over. You know the story from here, new management and they brought their buddies to be managers and so forth, and started pushing out the old crew that actually knew how to run a mill. And eventually wanted me to work all the time but would never give a raise or anything. So 15 years and wasn’t anything I couldn’t operate well, or anything I couldn’t fix correctly (mechanical, electrical, or welding/fabrication) but wasn’t appreciated or respected enough to try and keep me. 15 years and they never offered me anything to stay. I learned that a degree in anything ( could be basket weaving) will get you money and moved up way before experience and work ethic will. Or being “buddied” in or if your Dad gets you in the position just by the buddy system. A lot of my family was there together at one time, but we moved on. Nowadays I hear that the place is 10 times as bad as it was then, and still paying $20 when all other places pay $30 /hr and up. I’d need $45/hr minimum, and 5 weeks vacation  or wouldn’t do it. 

My experience at Baillie Lumber so far has been great between my internship and my time as a manager trainee. I've been given the opportunity to learn a lot about the lumber production and kiln drying industry.  This position has allowed me to expand on and continue my education.
As a manager trainee I wear many different responsibilities. Each day has the potential to be different. You never know what kind of things you'll have to do. My job varies from operating equipment, to doing maintenance tasks. I spend some divide my time between doing production related things in the office to being outside monitoring the production lines
I enjoy the fast paced, easy going nature of the lumber industry, and I look forward to what Baillie has to offer me in the future.

I had a great experience as an intern in the Smyrna, New York concentration yard. My internship was 9 weeks long and Baillie Lumber Co. provided housing. I can honestly say that everyone who worked at the yard was nice and more than willing to provide me with guidance. As an intern, I did the least and most complicated jobs which gave me a great perspective on the company itself. I was able to stack, paint, and tally lumber, operate tilt hoists and understand the shipping and receiving process. I spent a day with a forester, one week with the kiln operator, and shadowed the inventory manager on multiple occasions. I would recommend applying for an internship because my experience allowed me to learn about the lumber industry while furthering my professional skills.

Dont even know if I still have a job there. I missed a day and had no number to call. Then went in next day and time card was gone....called nesco Resource and they said someone would call me....haha nope 
so I called back after the time frame I was given for someone to call me back.....was then told well drive up there and talk with Hr, there is someone always in HR....  So worked 3 days (due to when I started) was suppose to have a paycheck between Wednesday and friday. Here is is Friday and no paycheck.....ohhhh they have it they say but wasnt loaded on my like it was suppose to be and because I am through the temp service they have to call and have payroll put it on my card..... then on Wednesday they take your pay card and turn it in and you have no way of clocking in either

Very busy office but enjoyable.  I have learned a lot about the lumber business and how it functions.  My co-workers are very nice and fun to work with.  They are very helpful and patient when learning a new task. 

The hardest part of my job is learning how to prioritize all of the different requirements of the position and getting things done in a timely manner.  Being able to juggle all the paperwork and getting it out to appropriate staff members can be very challenging.

The most enjoyable part of the job is working with the staff.  They are so personable and friendly and helpful.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Best Part => Co-Workers & Family Atmosphere

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Stressful-Lack of understanding of my job functions along with my impatience caused a riff that did not heal that came to a head which is why I was terminated.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
General environment was really good, once removed, I really miss.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
When it comes to working in IT, there are very few typical days, which is not so bad.

When I started, it wasn't terrible.  After a couple years, corporate decided that a wood science degree was necessary, to be eligible for management.  Yeah, wood science.  So, since I wasn't a wood scientist, I had reached the pinnacle of my career, as a grader.  On top of that, the new "management" was pretty incompetent and didn't know how to lead very well.
Also, the pay was far below the industry standards.  Kinda shady, considering how much money the company makes annually.

Amazing people.  Supportive, encouraging, couldn't ask for better coworkers.  If you put in the effort of fostering relationships there, you’ll find it extremely fulfilling.  I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s a dream job with all the industry problems in transportation these days, and the volatile lumber market, however, I greatly appreciated the time I was employed there.  Could do better with salary, but that being said, if you speak up and prove that you have the right stuff, they will respond accordingly.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I survived. It wants more than that. But that was literally the only positive about it.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being forced to work Mandatory overtime from hire to departure, yet being laid off during the Holiday season without a reasonable notice. The reason I left.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They just shove lumber down your throat. Its like a bad movie.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stack lumber, then stack some more.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing this company is a p.o.s place to work.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not knowing if you are going to have enough money at the end of the week to pay your bills

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic not a friendly place to be 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Bad it's either freezing cold in the winter or sweating your head off in the summer, company does not care about its employees.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Laborer 2 salaries reported	$17.50 per hour
Forklift operator 5 salaries reported	$17.70 per hour
Administrative assistant 1 salary reported	$18.50 per hour
Maintenance technician 3 salaries reported	$22.67 per hour
Plc technician 5 salaries reported	$75,000 per year

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