machine operator

owner

r&d engineer

material handler

quality assurance associate

Burts Bees

Started the day by coming and in preparing work for direct reports and  organized shipping priorities for that day.  Conveyed that information to dock workers and order picking crew.  In constant contact with Customer Service Dept with urgent request and issues with customer orders.  Often assisted on the floor when needed as well.  Helped pick and load orders when needed. Scheduled LTL and container load pickups with local and region carriers.  Maintained solid working relationship with them.  

I learned to use WMS systems there such as IVS and Red Prairie,  as well as good time management, communication and people skills.  Hardest part of the job was probably dealing with over space of the warehouse for finished goods.  That would lead to occasional inventory accuracy issues.  I absolutely loved my co workers.  Everyone helped each other and really had a team work feel to everything.  The most enjoy aspect was working with good people,  getting customers their orders and having fun doing it.  Management was solid and also would lend a helping hand when needed.

The perks of working as a sales representative for Burt’s Bees (for the entire state of FL) were things like all the free products you wanted , the ability to “work on my own.” (My boss lived in S.C.) giving seminars to customers at my stores-educating them on how important natural skin care is and I sold in new products to my stores. I was considered the “buyer” for most of my small stores so I could place an order for them myself.  However, I had no idea that my entire life would revolve around my Burt’s Bees responsibilities 

I would work my you know what off and when I would look up to see what my co-worker (permanent) was doing, he was either taking a long break or hiding. Now, as a temp I felt like I was doing all the work, the managers knew what was going on and still would not do anything except try to have me "rat him out", which would put me in a dangerous position; I don't know what his intentions would be, I didn't know him, especially if they know that he has history of this behavior. The only manager who was competent, and has been there for years, I observed and felt that he was not treated fairly; he worked more to compensate for other pitfalls. Everybody would always backstab each other, always had to watch myself from being stabbed.

While at Burt's bees kiosk I was a key holder. I would open and close register, maintain a organized workplace,  and help customers with product knowledge as well as purchases. While at there one time seasonal stand we had a great responsible team that worked together to ensure a great experience for customers as well as the company. I enjoyed the products the best working with and teaching people about herbs was a passion. I learned the importance of working together and doing my part in the work place to be sure everything would run smoothly,

There's  definitely a lack of systems in place for training on all levels. It's a very chaotic unorganized experience from the beginning. It is a decent place to start your manufacturing career but if you have ever worked at a top mfg facility you will be very disappointed. I do not recommend this place for the long term. There is a lot of tension between groups on the floor.

Leadership is poor  Never acknowledged or supported. Most of leadership are men and they cater to the women who wears tight pants with shapes  Hard to move up on skill blocks to get pay raise. Starting pay isn’t bad but it’s not fair to see ppl moving up making more that doesn’t work as hard. Only bc their liked. Hours aren’t bad and they do give a lot of products (give always) to employees. 

Care about employees, good pay and benefits, opportunity to advance.  Turn over is very high.
Have to compete with pharma jobs in area.  Great mother company which the site needs to grow from them.  They need a program in place to retain employees.  The most difficult thing I have found is that you learn and work mostly on your own with very little guidance from management.  It is hard to be stable due to the large turn over with employees and management.

A typical day was getting our assignment for the day. On some days we pack product. There are other days where I inspected product and stack product on pallets. The hardest part was not knowing if you was going to work a whole shift or not work at the next day. The co workers was great and even the supervisor was great.

Like many corporations there are pluses and minuses regarding working there.  I was fortunate enough to work with a great group of caring people who really love and believe in the mission of Burt's Bees.  The work was hard, fast paced and yes at times extremely stressful but we always met our deadlines and celebrated our accomplishments as a team.

Burts Bees is a decent place to work,  however pay is middle of the road for the area and Clorox the parent Company keeps the pay artificially low compared to their other manufacturing sites.  little opportunity for advancement, Managers play favorites and pre-select candidates for positions

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 15 salaries reported	$22.32 per hour
Owner 5 salaries reported	$24.57 per hour
R&d engineer 4 salaries reported	$25.00 per hour
Material handler 4 salaries reported	$18.59 per hour
Quality assurance associate 2 salaries reported	$22.86 per hour

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