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CGB Enterprises

This is by far the worst company I’ve ever worked for!!!!
There is a purposeful and cultivated feeling of “Us and Them” between management and the hourly employees. Ya know, the hourly employees, the guys who actually run the place on a daily basis.
They change supervisors every couple months.
And if a supervisor takes charge that shows he actually cares about the hourly employees.
You can rest assured that he won’t be there for very long.
The pay is TERRIBLE for what they expect of you! And they’re always hiring new people with no experience for higher pay than you make no matter how long you’ve been there.
They’re always promising raises and promotions if you’re willing to jump through the hundreds of hoops they give you to get to those raises and promotions.
However, even if you jump through all the hoops they lay out for you, management will go out of their way to find any tiny excuse they can to not give you a raise or promotion that you earned.
There is supposed to be performance evaluations every 3 months. But they only do those evaluations when they feel like it. Not every three months like they’re supposed to.
And your evaluation numbers are scored by management. Meaning they personally choose your scores/numbers. And if they decide they don’t like you personally, no matter how well you’re actually performing your job, you WILL get awful scores. And they will use that as an excuse to not give you a raise or promotion.
If you speak up about this problem, they will punish you on a daily basis by giving you the most horrendous jobs there are to do in the facility, and they will discontinue your training for anything that will further your ability to try to earn a raise or a promotion.
All of this causes them to have a ridiculous turnover rate.
And upper management does absolutely nothing to lower management to curb this treatment of the hourly employees.
No matter how loyal or good of an employee you are or how long you’ve been there, they will take the time and conspire to build a case against you, so that they can fire you for the tiniest of infractions they can come up with.
For example, several people can be late on a weekly basis and it’s no big deal. But if your supervisors have decided they personally don’t like you, then suddenly if you’re late once or twice for even a minute or two, it will become a problem for you. Even if you’ve been there for 13 years, they will fire you for being one minute late.
EVEN IF YOU’RE SICK AND CAME TO WORK ANYWAYS AND THAT’S WHAT CAUSED YOU TO BE LATE!!!
If all that isn’t bad enough.
God forbid you need to draw unemployment to survive and take care of your family until you can secure another job.
Because this place will go out of their way to fight it and make sure that your unemployment is denied so you have no source of income whatsoever until you can find another job.
No matter how long that takes you.
Cause we all know that decent jobs are readily available and just easily fall into your lap.
Bottom line.
If you’re considering this place for employment.
DON’T!!!
You can probably find a better company to work for just about anywhere!!

Shift starts at 645 am for pre shift meeting where you talk about everything that went right and wrong the previous day. Then everyone leaves to "find" something to do to fill the hours of the day. Might have a barge to load, might sweep all day, might shovel some grain that nobody wants to remove. The sweeping never ends, it's a grain elevator. Don't expect to be selected for projects either, you don't know enough and training you is too much of a hassle.

As far as management there is a superintendent who is everyones boss but then there are the people who have been there for a year who want to act like they're you're boss as well. Management does nothing about this they're everyones "buddy". Don't try to tell the superintendent how you feel about something because everyone is gonna know.

Workplace culture is weird, if one person messes up they're gonna hear about it constantly. You have to do everything perfectly and even then, you messed it up somehow. There is no training you have to hope someone's in the mood to let you watch them do something and if you do you better remember it to the tiniest detail.

Hardest part of the job is having no direction. Cleaning is a safe option. Every. Single. Day.  It's a dirty and physically and mentally demanding job and you are not paid much for it at all. 

The most enjoyable thing is you can take a break anytime(within reason) however everyones gonna give you a hard time because at the end of a 9 hour shift you took 1 break and a lunch where they only took lunch.

I can't stress this enough, this job is not for anyone who's "soft" everyone is going to target you for being weak and they'll constantly rip on you. It's also not meant for the opposite either as you will just be seen as a "problem" and "hard to work with" 

Blue cross blue shield is the medical insurance and it's decent.

I met CGB through a Joint Venture with a company I worked for.  I knew some of the folks there and when my recruiter mentioned the name, I had no doubts I wanted to work with them.  
My experience through the interview process was different as I knew some of them and the others had known me from my involvement with the JV. However, I did not previously know the folks interviewing me.  
 I want to go back, now that I am living in Mandeville again and hopefully when there is an opening I will.  Benefits, culture and work expectations were all top notch.  As with any job there are challenges, but CGB allowed me the opportunity to take on that challenge and the CEO, CFO and Controller were amazing at giving me a chance to prove myself, at times I was wrong, but they were awesome at working with me and sharing their knowledge to succeed at the job.  
This company focuses hard on safety and leadership.  They provide a lot of training, interaction with other divisions of the company and collaborative with career goals.  
The culture is awesome and they treat their employees with excellent growth opportunities.  I worked at Corporate in Mandeville and knew and intermingled directly with the top executives, I didn’t meet one I didn’t like.  I felt part of their team and was treated very well.  The is a Great place to work for work/life balance.  They also like to socialize, lots of opportunities to network and met others casually both on and off work hours.  I highly recommend them.  

Leadership Development Manager. Facilitating, coordinating, planning, and evaluating solutions.

CGB: A Company Where Passion Meets Purpose (5 out of 5 stars)

 I'm not just writing a review, I'm singing CGB's praises! From the moment I stepped into their office, the energy was palpable. It's clear passion fuels everything they do. Every employee I interacted with, from the team lead to the CEO, exuded genuine enthusiasm for their work and the company's mission.

 But passion isn't enough without leadership, and CGB's leadership team is top-notch. They're approachable, transparent, and genuinely invested in their employees' success. They empower their teams to make decisions and take ownership, fostering a culture of innovation and growth.

 And let's not forget the values. CGB doesn't just talk the talk, they walk the walk. Integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact are woven into the fabric of the company. This creates a positive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

 Speaking of feeling valued, CGB truly prioritizes being an employee of choice. They offer competitive compensation and benefits, but it goes beyond that. They invest in their employees' well-being through comprehensive training programs, opportunities for professional development, and a strong focus on work-life balance. They understand that happy employees are productive employees, and it shows.

 If you're looking for a company where your passion can thrive, where you're valued and supported, and where you can make a real impact, then look no further than CGB. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something truly special.

 Highly recommend!







CGB has been a great company to work for. I have been working here since 2014 and its been an amazing journey till date. You have the luxury of picking up the phone and calling any member of your organization if you need help or want get their opinion on a particular subject. The company really works hard at empowering you to be the best you can be and has provided opportunities to climb the ladder. Equally as important, if your happy at your job, you are not forced to move on to something different if you love what you do. The organization helps develop young leaders and works hard to create an inclusive environment. Management is always reachable and makes you feel comfortable to provide feedback. My family and I love being part of the CGB team and would encourage anyone to give CGB a chance when looking for their next opportunity. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Worked as a dispatcher for 2 years. Was started at the bottom by my supervisor on pay, but was promised in six months after training, I would get a raise. I was on my own less than six months never got a raise year later asked for raise was told no. Then it got to two years I asked for some kind of raise $.10 anything he said no, so I quit. Been working for a different company now for three years, and I’ve already had two significant raises and moved up to a higher position. Best decision I ever made was to leave CGB.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being the only woman, and not being in the good old boys club, this was in Missouri.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
If you were buddies with the supervisor, he believed anything you said, and you got raises. Women we’re not that welcomed by cruise. It’s better now. I think I broke the mold lol.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
12 hour days for seven days and then seven days off

I work for the DCIS division (crop insurance) of CGB Enterprise. 

CGB/DCIS is a great company and the people are great to work with in this growing company.  

Here is a few items worth noting about our company:
- When I first started, training for the your position was not great, but now they truly have a great training program and still is improving. 

- They hate to see good employees going away.  If you are a good employee, but you are unhappy in your position, they will work with you on the right fit.  They want to keep talented people. 

- Senior Leadership has a great vision and are always open to hear ideas no matter where they come from. This is a main driver in the great work culture that has been cultivated for our company.  Even though we have grown from a small company to one of the top 4 crop insurance companies in the US, the culture still has a feel of the small company.  

One of the greatest benefits of working here, is the people you get to work with.

The company does not care about family life at work how much time they overwork you. I am a current employees of cgb and currently looking for a new job because this company does not care about anything but the bottom dollar. I would highly suggest thinking of a different career and if you have to work in the grain industry I would check out Louis-Dreyfus or Nidra. The management is horrible and the office Personnel are horrible. There's too many cooks in the kitchen and nothing can ever get done on time or properly. I like many other employees that I work with are very unhappy with this company and are currently looking for new jobs I hear the turnover rate with our company is buying from the little time that I've worked here I can attest to that.

I typically only stay with a company for about 2 years then move on to bigger and better things.  With CGB I am a lifer!! I plan on staying here until retirement. 
I have the freedom to learn new things, the pay is comparable to other businesses in this area, and the benefits are the best I have ever had. 

Management is supportive and encourages training while on the job as well as offsite training.  CGB is very family oriented and cares about its employees. For example, when my mother passed away, CGB sent a heavenly ham meal to feed at least 15 people to my mom’s house while I was in Iowa. I have never heard of a company that cares for its employees on such a personal level.. 

For those of you who have given CGB poor reviews, maybe it was the job you were doing and not the company as a whole.  I love what I do and CGB.  I am looking forward to many more years with CGB.

Hire those related, those who you know, and their close friend; all regardless of their skills or abilities!  This sums up CGB.  A company which continues to bring in one new person who brings in their cluster of family, friends and former colleagues to run their little facility or department.  Of course, no consideration is given to those who have the exact same skills, abilities and passion as the ones being handed the same positions.  

And, forget same pay for same job.  They give higher pay to males in the same position as females.  Provide severance to some terminated employees, but not others.  Pay some employees who are permanently disabled, but never all............it depends on who you are related to or who your "buddy" is.  NEPOTISM at its finest.  

They take pride in their slogan...we are  "a bunch of old white guys at the table and need some old white girls", as if that makes it less prejudice.

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