inside sales representative

supply chain manager

senior data analyst

quality manager

quality auditor

Bear Creek Arsenal

This is a family-owned business where owners are hands-on which I admire a lot about this company. The owners are actually nice however, favoritism is very palpable.
My journey with them is short-lived and it started on my first day. I was under the impression I was going to be given something to start with (as discussed during a nice interview). My actual supervisor was off that day so I literally have to bother people to help me get me started (It was a Monday). I was so excited for my first day, key word "was".
My first 2 weeks was a struggle because of poor direction from my supervisor. One perfect example is: I was assigned to answer social media questions and reviews on my second day. How? I have no product knowledge yet at that point! So what shall I do? Of course, scavenge for answers (which puts me already on a bad note with her because I have to ask her questions every 2 minutes). 
After my 4th day, that's when I was actually given some product information. Everything else I had to either ask someone else (because she always have this negative vibe and always speaks poorly about our customers). When I finally found my work-groove (2 -3 weeks working time frame), all my assigned tasks are done always (never late) ahead of time, I always had fresh ideas for our content (picture posts and video) and took great product pictures(compliments by the owner and co-workers), I'd also look for more ideas on how to grow and improve our company (which btw she always dismiss) during my spare time. I always work hard, I showed up to work even after leaving ER at 5am and was on medication for 7 days... guess what? all those went to trash as soon as I asked her to fix one of the content on our site! She failed to over see (there is no small detail on a business website specially when the goal is to grow and be known nation wide) I discretely asked her (via email) about a photo detail on the web and the response was "you're more than welcome to fix it", this is in spite of her knowing that 1.I have no access to the actual website editing 2. My computer does not have editing tool that we REGULARLY use 3. It was another team member who actually does editing and these reasons led me to believe her response sounded a tad sarcastic. I then nicely respond with " I don't have the fancy editing on my computer, I was hoping you'll ask (another associate) to edit it, I just didn't want to step on anybody's toes" then..... No response from her! Comes the following work day, ( I informed her that I'll be in late because of my son's parent-teacher conference) A perfect timing for her to say : We have decided to let you go because we are consolidating jobs, it's getting expensive we will just have another associate take pictures and other tasks. 

Bottom line is, do not waste your time  here, there isn't room to grow, you'll walk on eggshell (specially under the same supervisor), anything you do that irritates her will put a ding on your don't get fired dash board. Unless you are one of those who likes to kiss your boss's behind and keep a job solely for that reason. Lastly, if you are under the same supervisor, do not be talkative, do not hum a song in your head, do not speak if not being spoken to or..... You will be fired!



Work-life balance
Monday thru Friday 8-5

Pay & benefits
Insurance is expensive

Job security and advancement
There is no job security or advancement. If you are promoted you will more than likely be terminated shortly after. They promote employees or swap roles with little to no training. When employees are talked to about taking on a new task or job they get worried/nervous because they have seen so many employees get fired from that position.

Management
Management is rude and not helpful. They micromanage and treat every as though they are disposable. The owner is very forgetful. He tells employees to do things or change prices and forgets he has done it. The employees then get yelled at for it.

Culture
Everyone walks on egg shells. They do not appreciate any of their employees. No one has Job security unless you are related to the owner. Building is nasty and so dirty. Bathrooms stink and there are cigarettes everywhere.

Overall
There is no job security or advancement. They go through so many employees. Management is rude and mistreats employees. Everyone walks on egg shells for the fear of being fired. The owner is very forgetful. He will forget he had told someone to do something then yell at them later for it. His daughter the man manager is all o er the place. She know her product but lacks leadership qualities. No training at all. They put you in your job with no help. I was hired the same day as another guy. He has already been let go. Neither of us had anyone there with us the first day. We read our handbooks for 8 hours. The handbook is 40ish pages long. 

Don’t waste your time especially if you are leaving another job. No one lasts here. I would love to see a poll for how long employees have been here. 

Facility is disgusting. It’s really dirty and bathrooms stink. Cigarettes are everywhere. Mice are everywhere. Can’t keep anything in your desk. The mice will get it.

As CNC operator it was alright. Changing inserts and double checking the parts was no problem but when you run 4 pairs of machines (8) and they expect you to make 100 on each one its not possible, when they dont provide a proper way of training you on adjustments. ALSO BUILDING 5 NEVER CUTS THE BARRELS THE SAME SIZE WHICH messes up THE CNC MACHINES (crowns) for process 60 and 70 )and you have to wait for the mechanic to come and fix it which takes production time away)
...also you have  to ask for inserts which they don't give you the amount you want so you end up running machines with burn inserts. Stoping at  3:15pm gave me no time to clean all 8 machines for 2nd shift (3:30pm) ..

Pros 
-a lot of opportunity to grow your skillsets if you're early in your career and ambitious 
-great people
-good work life balance 

Cons
-the CEO is stubborn and unrealistic. He wants things done yesterday. Everyone is a number to him. People that report to him are usually fired in under a year. If you stay off his radar life is usually good
-if you are in management you are expected to move mountains with few resources and support 
-can be a stressful and chaotic environment 

Overall it was a great place to get experience as a young marketer, but turnover is high and expectations are sky high once you start increasing responsibility.

I had a very good interview, but I was let go after 2 weeks and 4 days because I  confronted someone about my training. The really is no good training. Their expectations are unreasonable and they don't really want you asking questions after they so call train you. I have been in the workforce for 50 years and have never seen such a poorly run company. They don't even tell you why other than not a good fit. But I know why. My Manager even told me I had learned a lot. 

No 401k. No Health Savings Plan. No Vacation until after a year and the week that they give you, they want you to use it for their July 4th week long shutdown. Training is minimal at best, but there are good people there that will help - just ask. The Pay is Standard at best. The workload can go from Minimal to Unrealistic. If you are looking for some form of Corporate Culture... you looking in the wrong place son. If you need a job "Right NOW!!" and can't find one - Bear Creek Arsenal may be the place for you. I hope all of you that are looking will find a good job. Peace.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They  work well as a maufacturer and they WORK!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not knowing how to operate all of the machines.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Smooth, Employees keep it moving with production and the work place is drama free!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A feeling of self worth, and full of accomplishments!

no pay raise, management is controlling, no room for advancing, favoritism, bathrooms smell disgusting, very toxic work environment, and they have a no cell-phone policy except supervisors/managers & I understood that but at the same time what if an emergency happens or your babysitter/daycare texts etc. The funny thing about it the supervisors/managers would be on there phones on social media rather than work purposes and your constantly hit with the "they're watching you"

I have been in managerial positions for 10+ years with two different companies. I left a position with stability/security for a job with BCA because of the position and culture that was sold to me. They let go of myself and and four other salaried positions to cut back on payroll. Three of the positions (including mine) were there less than three months. We did nothing wrong and was constantly told how good of a job we did. If you can’t afford the staff do not have them leave their jobs just to be let go.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with good and friendly people

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Never had that experience with my job in the company.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone treats u as a friend and enthusiast.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
When u learn more things about your works through the teaching of good team leaders and supervisors.

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