maintenance mechanic

sanitation worker

machine operator

forklift operator

sales representative

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

Started as a temp. Training/orientation wasnt the best...you are thrown into the mix and learn as you go. If you are a quick learner, its not an issue. You might get hassled by some of the long time workers, especially if you are younger. Dont take it personally, they've seen alot of employees come and go, etc. If you just do your job and stick around, they will notice! Cant speak highly enough about D crew. The supervisor cares about his people and is fair, many other employees are full of personality and are a fun group to work with.
 
The good:  Pay is decent, great opportunities for quick advancement, medical is completely FREE if you are a GH employee, almost always the option for overtime.

The bad: 12 hour rotating days are difficult if you have younger children...the days you work will consist of work/sleep, schedule is set for 6 months and rotating days so taking a day off to do something can be difficult (plan in advance!) Long sleeves, pants, 2 hair nets, and a bump cap with minimal ventilation plus some hard work and not being able to have a drink till break mean high chance of getting overheated and dehydrated. Ive had to go home early twice for being sick for that reason. 10 minute breaks go by quick, use your time wisely! Ive heard upper management is poor... Working nights as a temp, Ive really not had to experience any of this. Not that this is GH's fault, but the vending machines suck and will eat your money...be forewarned! Especially in the large cafeteria. 

Overall: Loved the job, would've loved to stay, but had to leave for personal reasons.

This place from head cooperation to the management  at the Gettysburg store was awful and lacked communication, you also get no real advancement, the manager and supervisor talked behind employees back in an awful way, the manager and supervisor both lacked leadership skills. It was so bad to work there, a place you think you’ll like goes out the window, lost of interest after continues days of long shifts and no breaks. In all honest it was so unorganized just seems the associates did more then the manager it’s self. I’m happy I moved on from this place. They also had a mouse problems and would even sell boxes that had mouse dropping on them and clean it ouff and say it’s fine and sell it to our wonderful customers. To add on the Gettysburg store was the manager and supervisor  there never really made the effort to train people properly and think they have the audacity to say we ain’t doing something right. that place didn’t really have any good benefits, the work you do at the job you should definitely get paid more for what you do, hope they can fix their bad habits at the store and treat the customers with better respect.

Starting at GH was fun. Nothing is ever expected out of new employees. The employees that have been there for 10 plus years have the most pressure on them. New employees never get in trouble. The experienced employees are blamed for the new employees mistakes. Management and HR have no idea how to run the plant. You give a suggestion and it's shot down. They take the word of a new person over someone who has been there for the long run. New employees come in making close to, if not more, than employees who have been there for 30 years. The machines are old and they just put a band aid on the situation to fix it. There is no equality in any position. Hr is not neutral in any situation. They pick a side and have their minds made up. Nothing you or a witness says or does is going to change their mind.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There is no best part HR is horrible they will lie to protect their job they make promises about pay they don't keep they do not care about family they want all of your time even if your schedule says 8 hours they always want more with no incentives behind it it was a terrible experience and a terrible work enviorment.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The work place itself is terrible

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Full of unloyal, untrustworthy people including management 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Run all over the building trying to fix equipment without any spare parts you are always waiting for a part or putting on a bandaid never a proper and complete fix

What is the best part of working at the company?
When working the production line ,there is usually someone able to relieve you to be able to use the restrooms or get a drink.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When the lines are running, the candy comes down very quick. You need to pack it remembering consumers are paying good money for it 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is a diverse array of individuals.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Clock in ,check to see what part of production line you are on . Set up items you need for packing.  There are usually 2 to 8 people, depending on what you are working on . Usually will rotate positions every 30 minutes or hour, so you are not stuck doing the same thing all day

What is the best part of working at the company?
It's an 8 hour shift, Monday through Friday and there is no mandatory overtime 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is a lot of favoritism, drama, and any dealings with upper management is stressful. Alot of mistakes are made with payroll, and the rules are always changing without being put into writing so everyone is aware of the changes.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
There are alot of " lifers" that work there and most of them are great, however most of them are now retirement age and the new population coming in is not as goal oriented 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Alot of rotating around never in one spot

I just started a week ago, I enjoy it, yes it has its kinks, but so does other places. Co-workers are very friendly and courteous, they treat you like you treat them. I disagree with alot of negative comments on here, especially being in same spot for 8-12 hours. You rotate positions every half hour or so, depending on the job. And i was told the other day if you have an issue with a job that you cant grasp, your supervisor will move you were you can adjust , without retaliation. And as far as advancement, you just have to ask.  Yes, there is more chiefs thans indians, but thats again is all over.  And Management are super friendly.

It’s a pretty easy job. Hours and shifts vary. Coworkers were always nice, hardworking and helpful. My store manager was very flexible. Less hours during off season and many hours hours available during the holidays. It’s a great company but what had me go back after working there years ago was my manager. She was there for 18+ years and she was awesome! Unfortunately our location closed down at the start of the pandemic and never reopened. It was definitely a bummer. (Worked there 2002-2007 and then again in 2020 until pandemic hit) 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing at all. It's one giant chaos machine day after day. Same with the other company that took over. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having to show up and work there. The same mistakes are made day after day week after week month after month year after year. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Chaotic so much chaos it will drive a man insane if he stays to long. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
When you hit that first speed bump you want to turn around and go back home. Insanity is a good word for it.

The job was great, new management took over everyone is being micro managed. The company has changed so much no more customer service like it was. Going to work everyday was like having a terrible toothache. I have never worked for a bunch of people that are so corrupt it makes me ill. They have us lie to customers on a daily basis about not having products. Not a good work environment. We were hired as seasonal which gave us summers off as of last month no lay offs anymore. That was the only good perk of this job.

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