extrusion operator

entry level operator

maintenance technician

packer

operator

Bonnell Aluminum

This company picks a chooses who they like the favorite there employees. They say your suppose to rotate every 3 hours witch they don't roat you unless they like you if your arm or something starts to cramp up after constantly doing the same thing over an over agin for so many hours an you ask to be roated they get mad if they don't like you an tell you to either keep doing the same thing your doing or they send you home if your white an not of color they also treat you very unfairly. Some other employees will make it a very hostile environment to work an if you go to your manager they won't do anything about it an say that's just how they are. They don't like to train people or show you how to do the job right or they will just throw you on a machine an tell you to run it an if you mess anything up they getad an you get a write up. There management sucks they don't no how to run there production plant they are rude an not helpful at all this is by far the worst place I have ever worked they had also laid off over 60 employees due to the covid 19 with out the intention of calling them back to work. But yet they have signs posted out side there buildings saying now hirering an signs posted inside there building saying now hirering for verious possitions. This place was fast an quick to give you the job over the phone but was the worst to work for.

First off as u have read already management is the biggest issue and kissing but is the only way to advance.Then you have a HR that is good for nothing and really only a face that pretty much there to keep everything contained with in the plant so that u don't call the hotline which still they also help with nothing at all but to help the company point you out of the crowd with a huge target eventhough it's supposed to be confidential when u call. Your family time is not of importance at all its either the company or your out. Expect to be monitored and timed in the restroom and for management to try and get employees on ur Facebook friends list to try and pull up private post on ur timeline to terminate you once u become there target. Management is made up of a bunch of children with grudges they hold on u for a long time they go as far as 3,6,9 months back to hold u on something u did for any type of complaints u have against someone also go back as far as 2yrs to hold against you.Dont waist ur time on this place I worked there for 8yrs and wish I could get all that time back at put that on another company there is no future there and retirement from there is pointless they don't show appreciation for the effort you put in for helping the company succeed.

I started as an operator then transferred to a Material handler. As a Material Handler I was paid the same amount of money as an operator for obtaining a whole lot more responsibility. Took management a year to give me some compensation (one year to be exact). Even then it wasn’t much money. This job is nothing but a headache, if you decide to apply get ready for a 12 hour shift with one break. If you decide to take more you will not be caught up with the work you need to get done for the day. Also, good luck getting trained. Supervisors are always too busy doing other tasks that they don’t have enough time to train you to do the tasks your position asks you for. You do get monthly bonuses if you are lucky, they usually range between 50-150 but most of the time they are close to $100 if you even get one (most of the time you don’t). Medical benefits are not very good either, most of the time I had to use my benefits card or pay out of pocket. If you ask for a raise good luck, your hard work will never be recognized. I was with this company for over 3 years and only made only $16 an hour, that’s only because I put in my two week prior to that I made two dollars less than that! Most jobs will start you out at that rate. But they do hand out fruit every morning so that makes up for the cost!

Working at Bonell Aluminum offers a mix of unique perks and high-pressure demands. On the positive side, the pay is relatively fair for the labor involved. Because the facility lacks climate control, the company provides thoughtful seasonal benefits like fresh vegetables from local farms and ice cream or popsicles during the summer months.
However, the work is physically exhausting and governed by a rigid point system. While management can send you home early, doing so often triggers attendance points that can lead to termination. They also frequently exercise the right to hold employees past their scheduled shifts. While the wages are stable, they are lower than similar roles in surrounding states. The biggest drawback is the high turnover; once the physical toll affects your performance, the company typically offers only one transfer opportunity before letting you go. It is a steady job, but expect a very strict environment.

Overall bonnell aluminum in gordonsville tn, is a pretty good place to work. They value safety most importantly.  Work is tiring depending on your department. 3 shifts, 6 days a week, mandatory with all the overtime you want, as long as you dont surpass 72 hours a week. 144 hours every two weeks usually pulls around $2,000+. It's really easy to get along with the people there. Manangement is pretty chill too. They will push you to get your number but wont be upset as long as you are doing your best. You always have a chance to switch department if things aren't working out in the department you're in. Benefits are pretty good too, depending on your plan. They are really big on attendance as well, so show up to work and do your best and you will be a full time employee after 90 days. The reasons most people don't make it are the labor and the heat. Don't know how hot it got during the summer but they provide you with free bottled water, 0.75 cent Gatorade, and free ice cream (flovored pops, brown cows, fudge pops). Give it a try im sure you'll make a career of it.

Each day is very busy, but boring. I know how to do everything. They don't promote within for skills, but do promote those that kiss butt. Management stinks. Everyone is unhappy unless you are a butt kisser. It is very unorganized. The scheduling is horrible. They don't know how to run a company. People lie to get those they don't like fired and succeed. People like to make others as miserable as they are so they pick on them or lie about them. If you go to the supervisor or even HR to complain, they just cover it up or find something they can fire you for. The hardest part of the job is dealing with all the crazy. Not much to enjoy, but there are a few nice people that work there. I wouldn't recommend  working for them if want to hold on to your sanity. I don't see the company lasting much longer the way they are running it right now.

Bonnell pays high end rates in comparison to other companies in this industry. They were a great company to work for at the beginning of my time there but in the past year, it has declined. Management does play favorites and if you want to get ahead in this company, you have to be one of the bosses pets no matter how hard you’ve worked. Benefits are good and they do try to avoid weekend overtime but they tend to take on more than the staff can handle throughout the regular work week, do work and family life balance is not always at the top of their list of priorities. In recent months, they have come to expect us to work as efficiently as the machinery . In some departments, you may not even get your regularly scheduled breaks because their production demands outweigh your needs as an employee.

Where do I begin? First the management doesn’t care about any of the workers unless you kiss their butt. Also you can’t stand against any manager or you will be wrong. Favorite employees get raises and treated alright anyone else is stomping ground. The coworkers are quick to snitch on anything it’s like their goal in life is to make you miserable. Seems like the whole companies motto is that actually. The company will come up with new rules daily and then pick and chose what/when they want to enforce it. Also they dodge questions and lie frequently. I mean we don’t even have an updated handbook since it was Aacoa. The point system is terrible as well as the attitudes. Every employee complains about work when they aren’t stabbing you in the back. The company is full of gossip as well. It’s like a high school but with full grown adults. I do NOT recommend this job to anyone. 

The bosses are horrible and so is the HR  personal,there is little or no warning about overtime,no real job perks, no training or career advancement unless you brown nose, and no loyalty or appreciation for long time hard working employees, insurance is high and the coverage you get isn't worth what you pay. If you report anyone for misconduct,safety violations, or unfainess you only put a target on your back and get retaliated against or fired.This was the worst job i've ever had, and thats saying alot.The only good thing was the pay and my coworkers. The job taught me nothing except not to waste my time on a dead end job that you hate, work anywhere but this place.

I wouldn't recommend people to work here because you will have no life outside of bonnell. You work non stop and they stress you out about production,even if you making production 98% of the time.Management have favoritism and they pick and choose who they want to take up for the most (mainly yes men). They don't recognize the hard work you put into your work everyday, day in and day out.They took 8 months to even considering hiring me on and I was disappointed. Don't work here if you looking for something long term and have children or going to school...period!

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