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Belmark Inc

Where do I start...

At first, this seemed like a great place to work. The supervisor took a liking to me almost right away, and I learned the job very quickly. Starting pay was low, but I accepted it because it was my first job in that field. About 6 months in, I had already picked up on several things:

- There was an unspoken divide because the similar departments and their shifts.
- Employees did not trust their supervisors, no matter the shift. Most issues go unspoken.
- They do not fire ANYONE, even the worst employees. You can sleep at your desk, mouth off at the supervisor, suck at your job, and even miss ever Monday for an entire year. You will not lose your job.
- No one had any motivation. Employees did the bare minimum (or less) because there was no incentive to succeed and no consequence for any wrong doing.
- Advancement is near impossible; you need to know someone or be someone's favorite.
- They will hire family members of employees who are favorites only.
- Supervisors are very chatty and spread rumors and gossip like it's high school.
- Departments are at war with each other for no reason other than they think they are better than the other.
- Qualifications for a supervisor are essentially non-existent. You can be grandfathered in, even if you are unfit for the role.
- Wages are unfair between men and women doing the same job by a HUGE margin.
- Raises are given if the supervisor likes you, not based on your job performance.
- Don't report any form of harassment unless you have HARD irrefutable proof. HR does NOT care about you, only the company. They will take you down and make your life a living nightmare.
- The feedback and suggestions from employees go unheard, and the departments will force you to do things that don't make sense for your job.
- Additional responsibilities added to the job description do not result in a pay raise, but it is just to be expected.

I'd like to say that some departments are safe and fun to work in, but this is not the case. If you cannot because a customer service representative, be apart of HR, or even make CEO of Belmark, save yourself the headaches and heartache.

a typical work day at belmark is very stressful and unorganized. I would say that what I learned is working hard for this company gets you nowhere and they promise to promote you to other positions but it never happens and in fact your request to switch departments gets denied for no reason. Management at first makes you feel like they care and they make you feel welcomed but that doesnt last long at all! Soon after employment you find out that management only does things for the people that they either know outside of work or people who threaten to leave if something doesnt change.  The literal hardest part of the job is dealing with the terrible employees they choose to keep even though they are making people very upset and making people want to find different work. the most enjoyable part about my job is punching out at 4.  The culture of the workplace is dirty and disorganized. Work areas are not cleaned up at the end of the shift and the machines are not cleaned properly or maintained properly and in fact when you tell them they're not running right they dont do anything to fix them, they just want to run the machines constantly and ignore issues until they cannot anymore. 

I worked at Belmark inc for over 15 years before I ventured out on my own in an unrelated business. I started as an Intern, was hired full time as a technician, then moved into a coordinator role, held two engineer positions, then became a manager and finally a director and a member of the senior management team. I’ve experienced nearly every level of the organization first hand. The growth and opportunity at Belmark is simply unmatched in the industry. I found Belmark’s culture to be strong and family oriented. Their principles aligned well with my values and beliefs.  And, Belmark’s mission is one that everyone bought into and strived for. I found management and upper management to always be fair and ethical. I personally did not witness any favoritism or unethical behavior from management in my time at Belmark. My advice to anyone seeking employment at Belmark, or currently employed at Belmark, is to let your results speak for themselves. Continuously improve and determine where your passion and capability can have a lasting impact on the business and you will find yourself a rewarding career that you are proud of. 

I worked at plant 2 for almost a year and confronted my management about being harrassed and was laughed at and told I would get used to it.When I told them I couldn't work with a certain individual cause I felt intimidated they made me do so and made me very uncomfortable to learn anything they wanted me to learn.When I told them that they didnt listen.Then was asked by them if I wanted to go to plant 2 and then ignored then later told out after being let go for "bad attitude"that all I had to do was go to hr.When told hr this after being let go they told me I needed to apply for a different position but didnt know that cause I was never informed by management.I explained my situation and they still let me go anyways and said they informed management when management was the issue.They also got my start date wrong twice so I used all my PTO cause I thought I had vacation time coming soon but was later informed i still had to wait two months so i was out of PTO.In the end I got set up for nothing but failure.If you love life and getting treated with respect I would not recommend working at this company.

I have worked for Belmark for over 10 years and I have never been treated with the kind of disrespect that I have working there(from the start). They have their favorites and they allow for a very hostile work environment. You should not have to go to work as an adult and be treated like you are in high school. The management does not listen to their employees. People treat you bad and if you are one of their favorites, you get away with everything and I mean everything. People go home crying on a bi-weekly basis because of the way that the favorites are treating them and it never gets punished and never goes anywhere. I do not recommend this company to anyone unless you are in the front office. The only shifts that are cool to work on are 2nd and 3rd shifts because they don't carry all the drama that 1st shift does. Plant 1 and 3 seem like the only decent plants to work in but if you are good at your job, they don't allow for a transfer.

The only thing I would've changed about Belmark is I wish they gave me more work to do. A typical day included having a fixed number of work orders that had to be done. Those work orders would take me maybe half a shift to finish, and then I would be bored. I want something that is going to challenge me and keep me busy and on my feet. I learned a lot about time management - when I wasn't sufficient in how to get work orders done there were things management taught me to get something done quicker. My co-workers were awesome, funny and willing to teach as long as I was willing to learn. The hardest part of my job was coping with the boredom, I needed more things to do. My favorite thing was the atmosphere was outstanding and friendly and meeting everyone that worked there was a lot of fun.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I met many interesting people.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part of working at Belmark for me was the boss expecting you to know what you are doing even though your trainer refused to train you.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture at Belmark is just like high school.  There are cliques of people and that is how management likes it. They use the different cliques to spy on each other.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Clock in, figure out what the previous shift broke, fix it, set up the machine, fix the machine as it is running, get scolded because it is taking too long, shut the machine down and set up all over again.

Performed analytical testing on a variety of substrates that includes adhesives, plastic films and paperboard materials.
Learned to use a different machines that tested a variety of materials properties. Helped gain experience in a working/office environment.
Management was terrific, the manager was very engaging and involved in the projects that I worked on.
Co-workers were very good mentors as well, they were very engaging whenever I had a question regarding material testing.
The hardest part of the job was being able to prioritize all of the projects/assignments that I had to do on a daily basis.
The most enjoyable part of the job was working with my co-workers and using the machinery and gain knowledge and experience in the packaging  engineering field.

Working at Belmark was tolerable in terms of the tasks assigned and the colleagues I collaborated with. The job itself was engaging, and I found satisfaction in the projects I worked on. However, the management at Belmark left much to be desired. Communication was consistently lacking, with vital information often not reaching the team in a timely manner. Decision-making appeared arbitrary and devoid of transparent rationale, fostering confusion and discontent among employees. Furthermore, there was a noticeable absence of support from higher-ups, making it challenging to address issues or seek guidance when necessary. Despite the enjoyable aspects of the job, the ineffective management at Belmark ultimately detracted from the overall experience.

Belmark provides endless opportunities if you strive for them and put yourself out there.  There are many benefits aside from vacations, insurance, 401k, etc.  They are lenient with schedule within reason.  I never miss a sporting event of my child.  My voice is heard in my department, and I am encouraged to give feedback for growth.  We have food days, dress up days, trick or treating for the families, picnics, team building games, etc.  On my worst day, it is still better than my best day anywhere else.  The culture is overwhelming with love, growth, and togetherness. 

The biggest challenge is sometimes the fast pace environment and growth comes with new technology and processes to stay efficient.  Buckle up, and get on board! 

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