maintenance technician

forklift operator

production operator

overnight associate

mechanical technician

Barrette Outdoor Living Inc.

The General Manager at the time called to ask me to come in for an interview. The company was looking for someone with my background to  work on a part time basis with their safety department. 

When I arrived for an interview, the General Manager and staff were very welcoming. Based on the earlier phone conversation, it was clear the job was mine if I made a good impression.

Working for Barrette was a pleasure. I had never had a private industry job so wasn't sure if I would fit in. From the first day, I was made to feel like I was part of the team.

The original agreement was for two years which would have ended in June of 2019. At that time, I met with the General Manager and Human Resources Manager. I was told that my employment would be extended until the end of 2019. I was a bit disappointed since I was hoping there was a chance that I could continue in the job indefinitely. I also realized I had nothing to complain about since I had been well treated and had been given more time than originally offered.

Barrette is worse than high school! Everyone is sleeping with somebody in that place, even the managers do it. Human resources and all of the bosses are a freaking joke. No people skills whatsoever, they have this staffing company working out of the building with the fakest, cattiest, most miserable females you could imagine! The working conditions are terrible, freezing cold in the winter and so hot in the summer, I've seen co-workers pass out because of it! Do yourself a favor and steer clear from this craphole if you want to keep your sanity. The only good thing about this place is that they have 3 different shifts to choose from so work life balance is a little easier to manage. You get 3 breaks, one half hour and two 15 minutes but they rush you to be back at your station before the bell sounds so really you get like 11 minutes given the walking back and forth from your station.

Company has a long standing of using around five different temp. services to hire from. Most people who come to plant do not make it through the first week. Department supervisors are not trained to value their employees for knowledge or experience. If you ask to many questions or suggest a more efficient way of working you will be singled out and frowned upon. The supervisor's will implement the suggestion you make and take full credit for it more often than not. Company only wants the entry level employee so they can stay under budget for the facility. Very few employees been there more than 5 years. Management and supervisors will offer little instruction and quick to blame you if anything goes wrong, or if a deadline is missed. Most departments work six and seven days a week.
Very stressful place to work and little to no place for advancement.

I am very happy that I joined the Barrette Family, they welcomed me with open arms and have treated me great. Both supervisors that I work for directly are open for ideas and suggestions and are willing to try them out.  If I have ever had a question, issue, or concern they take time out to train me properly on it and find a solution. The computer systems they have are very user friendly.  I know the area I work in we have a great team and open communication, everyone works together to get the job done and that is huge.  Our supervisors also make it a point to let us know they appreciate us and all of our hard work, which helps in return work harder and love what we do.  Our supervisors are also very hands on and aren't afraid to get their hands dirty!! This company is also very involved with our community, which to me is very important.  
If you get a chance to join he Barrette team, TAKE IT!!

This is the poorest excuse for a job I've ever seen. Employees are completely disposable... to the point they literally have a policy that if you clock in one minute late on more than one occasion you are immediately terminated. Also, expect to drive to work regardless of weather, my friend was once expected to show up to work AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT with two feet of snow on the ground. The management is pathetic, employees are treated like work monkeys and never offered any kind of chance for advancement. If you ever need anything from the HR department be prepared to wait 4-6 WEEKS for a response, even if you try to speak to them in person they never have time for you. My advice is simply stay away from Barrette's and take your skills to someone who cares and doesn't see you as disposable. 

•A typical work day consists of repeating, constant repetitive motions in building fence panels. 
•i learned how to breakdown and build aluminum fence panels. Screw ins and press fences. 
•hate to say but management is not great could be a lot better. 
•not sure about the work culture they build fences. 
•the hardest part had to be trying to train the newbies since the company has a high turnover rage and people come and go daily. 
•it was fun when we could listen to music on speakers while we worked but they got rid of that. Working in the jenny department was the best part for me tho and I doiss working there if I'm being totally honest. 

Workplace culture is team focused, with a desire to build working relationships so the team can succeed. 

The long term view at Barrette is to be better not bigger, so many decisions are based on this premise. This value keeps them focused on the customer and the person which helps the team learn from their mistakes.  

One of the truest most practiced values at Barrette Outdoor Living is "Forget how everyone else does it".   Which is another way of saying "think outside the box", They simply align themselves with the customer, are hungry for the details and then finds ways to "make it happen" instead of "letting it happen" 

All this takes hard work and willingness to open up and be vulnerable to both personal mistakes/failures and team failures.  

If you are not willing to Enjoy the Challenge, even when you fail, then you need not apply.

Barrette has trained many employees in the East TN area. Barrette trains and terminates many employees per year. 
Barrette management and supervision seem to enjoy terminating employees in all departments with little to no regard to how long they have spent training the employee or how long it will take to train a new employee. 
This is made possible by a hand full of people who will work numerous hours of overtime to make up for those who have been terminated. 
At Barrette, you are better off to do nothing than to attempt to do anything and fail. Those with little work ethic seem to thrive at Barrette. If you are an individual who has no problem passing your work on to other employees, you will do quite well there.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great pay  and benefits with bonus incentives to make more $$$$. They are sure to get you Home time on weekends and adjust accordingly for you to make important appointments 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is no stress. Occasionally waiting on customers to arrive and be ready to take load with proper help to get everything unloaded 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Positive and friendly environment. Fellow Truck drives are like family and you are treated well and respectfully

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Lots of road time before making your deliveries. Once you deliver you can make more frequent stops to follow so you are getting movement for your body

A typical day is always relaxed, no pushing neither micro management. Co workers are mostly very nice. The hardest part of the job is the heat in the summer time. It is too hot on the floor. Fans are available for most work stations. Bathrooms are always clean. The breakroom too  is always clean, it has a good variety of vending machines, it also has two large and clean fridges for workers to use. You can have your music on the floor even with big and loud speakers, that is a plus for most ppl!

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