grain elevator operator

operator

maintenance technician

local driver

forklift operator

Bartlett Grain

What is the best part of working at the company?
It's easy to slack off and do pretty much whatever you want

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of communication, the fact that seniority doesn't mean anything and the fact that no matter how hard you prove yourself to be a good worker don't mean nothing cuz they rather reward the people that take off all the time or hardly work with the better raises or better positions

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Not bad pretty easy going you can slack off they hire family and friends to work together so after fighting through the favoritism trying to prove yourself not really worth it but if you're looking for a job where you can slack off and do whatever you want and sit there 90% in time it's the job for you

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Boring trying not fall asleep dealing with people that are improperly trained second-guess or whatever because everybody slacks off and pays more attention to their phone and they do the job

A typical day at work began with a briefing what needed to take place that day.  Any safety concerns were addressed at this time as well as any equipment maintenance that needed to take place.  I learned a lot about grain elevator operations all the equipment that goes along with it.  The appointed managers are subject matter experts in every aspect of the facility and are always eager to help, train, and answer questions.  My coworkers there were a very cohesed group that strived for a common goal.  They are always willing to help each other out.  The hardest part of the job had to be the inclement weather.  At times it was just downright miserable to be outside, especially in the winter time.  The most enjoyable part of the job was the productivity.

•This is a good starter job or if your in desperate need of a job.
• as an operator the pay to work ratio is not there.
•management is unprofessional and lacks in training of management. 
• work home and off time is very poor the company gives short notices expect to work holidays days and nights schedule and do not expect to get your vacation approved.
• the benefits package is good.
•each branch is only allowed a certain amount in raises if management wants to take it that year you will receive nothing if they don’t they will break small amounts into lower employees per hour wage do not expect dollar raises or even anything over 10 cents.
•the opportunity and advancement is next to zero within the company unless your willing to move and even then the pay will still be poor.

Great Benefits, management really cares about these team Members. They make a point to talk with you and they make themselves available to you. Other companies should take a look at this magnificent leadership and share the well being. Great pay and benefits for the drivers in new equipment, no force dispatch, assigned tractors, the drivers have their own break room, home every night, no out of pocket expenses to start this job, sign on bonus paid out in 6 months ($2500), referral bonus, 401K and profit sharing, treat yourself to this local company with Fortune 500 culture.

Having worked for 4 very large companies prior to working for Bartlett, I have an objective perspective on how Team Members are treated and how sincerely they are being considered by company leadership. Bartlett has by far, exceeded both my expectations, and what I have observed with my past employers. While there is room for improvement in every company, and there are pockets of less-than-ideal handling that pop up occasionally, Bartlett is continuously striving to improve the conditions for their employees. Their retention rates have improved dramatically in the past 18 months, and employee benefits, including PTO and wages have been raised dramatically. 

Working day began at 7 am. Employee meeting at 7:30 to outline duties for the day. Typical day was 7 to 6 pm but harvest could go until 11pm or later. Everyday was a learning experience working with employees and customers on a daily basis. A day included buying, selling grain, settlements, interacting with customers and the corporate office. Any breakdowns in any equipment had to be fixed at once. Hardest part of the job was the hours that were put in with shortage of work force. The best part was the relationship with the employees and customers.

Plenty of work! Just be prepared to work all the time day and night shifts. They call it local routes. An OTR driver gets more rest than you will here! If you have other commitments such as family, good luck on seeing them. Also it’s a 7 day a week operation and a lot of times you get to the yard and find out you are scheduled to work on the weekend with zero notice. Let’s not forget the favorite drivers that get the best loads and are always taken care of and never have to work on weekends. If you are really in debt and need to sell your soul then this is the place for you!

If your looking for a job to just coast at and go nowhere then Bartlett is perfect for you. If you work hard you will get about 90% of the workload when the slackers get to just basically slack off and if you slack off you better have a good reason too because you gotta keep working hard. They buy you lunch sometimes, will upgrade their office but not the equipment. 

The work is pretty easy, dealing with the weather is the toughest part of the job. Loved my coworkers and built life long friendships from it. Management is HORRIBLE. They are racist, immature, and play favorites. They will ask you to bring questions/concerns to them and when you do they will write you up for "complaining" too much. They defend racist employees and proceed to give them the highest raise. GARBAGE COMPANY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay but you are treated poorly. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They act like they own you. You’re not allowed to have a life outside of there. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful, constantly on egg shells, too many bosses and the big “boss” enjoys confrontation with employees. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
If you can fly under the radar and do your job, it’s not bad.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Grain elevator operator 14 salaries reported	$19.93 per hour
Operator 5 salaries reported	$20.40 per hour
Maintenance technician 4 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Local driver 3 salaries reported	$26.50 per hour
Forklift operator 3 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour

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