retail assistant manager

cashier

receiver

sales associate

manager in training

Bomgaars

In most warehouse departments the potential weekly hours worked are 50+
     Very basic training, a lot of what I learned I figured out on my own.
     There are a couple of supervisors that try to do more than just the minimum but the warehouse manager does not look at the big picture and is consistently concerned about the 2 or 3 most important tasks.
     The warehouse environment is somewhat toxic, the attitude of new employees can start out good but will soon become negative for the most part due in part to the number of hours worked and management.
    Most of the warehouse positions are very physical and you will be on your feet for the majority of your shift.
   The majority of your coworkers are decent people and through mutual support you figure out how to get through the day.
    You can start out at almost any fast food restaurant making right at what you start out making at Bomgaars and for most raises are not the greatest.
     You start out with 40 hours sick pay but depending on how much time you take off sick during the year will determine how many hours you receive for the next year

The Wellington Bomgaars has cashiers, load-outs and managers working there. Most of us get along, but there are some people who don't get along and it does cause some problems. As a cashier we show up 15 minutes before our shift starts to count our drawers and make sure that we have everything for up front. Then we switch spots, if necessary, and start taking care of customers. The hardest part is when it gets really busy and everyone else is busy, so we don't have anybody answering their radios and customers are getting angry because no one is coming to help them. Management is okay. Half of the managers are super strict and think that they can control everything and everyone. These are the managers that people don't get a long with and that does cause problems. The other two managers are great at their jobs. They are laid back, but assertive when they need to be.

At bomgaars it depends on what job you hold. When I worked as a cashier there was a lot of standing. Often times certain hours would be slow and others would be busy. Holidays were often busy. No matter what position you held, everyone helped everyone with different things. As a cashier and costumer service associate, I would still do freight, label items, stock shelves, design shelving organization, etc. The management at bomgaars is amazing. I personally worked at the Bomgaars on Hamilton and my manager was the best manager I have had out of any jobs so far. The hardest part about the job would probably be when the store is slow; however, this gives you time to do freight and label inventory.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Of the 20 employees working at the store only about 4 are full time and 2 of them have back problems so they can’t help you lift anything if you need it . It’s a revolving door for the part time employees and they only pay me $12 an hour. Very poor management. They promise a move up to full time after a short time but that’s just a ploy to get you in the door. I like working there but can’t make a living.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not a lot of stress just lack of leadership and can’t ever find a supervisor when you need one.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I like the work environment but there are some grouchy people who work there 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
For me I just go in and perform my job without much interaction with the other employees

Former employee. Again they will NEVER pay you what you're worth. Unfortunately they are stuck in the past and do not have competitive wages for today. Everyday you are told you need to do more while the management just sits around and does nothing, and they certainly don't pay you for doing more. The work culture is very childish and backstabbing. There is a lot of favoritism to employees who don't deserve it and the ones who do work the hardest don't get compensated. Very unhealthy environment. They have people who have been there for years walking out everyday. Most of their staff anymore is temporary because they can't keep anybody because they don't pay enough for the hard work that they're expecting their employees to do. I would never recommend anyone to go to work for this company

What is the best part of working at the company?
Customer help, helping customers to purchase the correct product that they need. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
During covid days the company delivery schedule from the warehouse was drastically altered. From having set days of delivery it went to a hit and miss schedule. Could get retail and feed delivery within one day of each other or not until late in the week for store. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
At the time was a struggle to get certain employees to pick-up the pace and stock items. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Customer service, loading customer purchases, battery checks and sales, equipment assembly, forklift operation.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with the public, and helping them find what they need!! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When you fellow coworkers would NOT show up for work!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The company should pay more attention to the employee’s as far as making sure they are happy to come to work!! Nobody wants to work for a company that doesn’t care for the workers! 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Working with the public! Finding the right product they need. Are restocking the product back on the shelves!!

Loved working with the customers, we had a lot of regular customers on a daily basis. The co-workers for the most part were awesome. Team playing was great. Management wasn't so great as they would not give everyone a fair chance at expanding their responsibilities. Management had their favorites. Newcomers had no chance of becoming full time employees. That was the biggest Issue. Overall all though, I loved working there.

every morning I clean the chick tanks and stock feed. I put together assemblies and help with sales and use the fork lift to do load-outs. The management is nicely ran and treats all the employees with respect and are very friendly. co-workers help each other and we all get along greatly. The hardest part about the job is learning All of the inventory we have and knowing each department. The best part about the job is loving the work there and always looking forward to going to work. Its interesting and enjoyable work and never has a dull moment.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Bomgaars has grown considerably since I began working here.  We still have that family-owned small business feel.  The owners and leadership truly do care about the employees. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
We move at a fast pace, but that keeps work engaging and rewarding!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Bomgaars is family oriented.  Leadership understands employees have lives outside of work. 
I feel appreciated and connected.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Retail assistant manager 6 salaries reported	$16.92 per hour
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Receiver 1 salary reported	$18.50 per hour
Sales associate 1 salary reported	$12.50 per hour
Manager in training 11 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour

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