machine operator

senior material handler

material handler

manufacturing operator

operator

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A typical day at work involves what most other manufacturing positions involve, the same thing over and over again every day. So, if you're like me and you have ADHD, you'll have a blast being able to just go on autopilot.

Management is actually pretty great in comparison to other places I've worked. They're understanding of certain situations, to a point obviously because you can only bend so much. Otherwise, any one of them will take time out of their day to talk to you if you have something you need to tell them.

Culture varies per shift. For my shift specifically, in my opinion, it's almost cold and divided. Reminds me way too much of a union shop and I don't like it. From what I have experienced there's an 'us vs them' mentality and if you try to break that pattern, you're not looked upon kindly. Rumors are also a big problem here.... but if you can get past that and get people to see that you are not out to get them in any way, a lot of them are really good people just trying to live like you are.

Hardest part of the job is honestly the length of the shift. 12 hours is rough no matter how you cut it.

The most enjoyable part of my job is knowing what I'm helping to provide with the product we make. There's a certain fulfillment with it.

To close, I will honestly be sad when I eventually have to leave this place in pursuit of a better life for my family, but until then I will continue enjoying what I do despite the negatives that come with it.

Glanbia is an excellent company to work for with a great culture and friendly staff. However, if you are training to be a fluid bed operator, there is a very steep learning curve. They give you three months to train before taking a test, but depending on who is training you, they will expect you to pick it up quickly. And the test goes very in depth about the chemistry involved in the process. Eventually, you will have to work independently. The procedure is long and tedious. It is very scientific and you must conduct steps in a very particular way. There is little margin for errors. It is true that the work load gets easier over time, but the machines are constantly experiencing issues, so you must also be able to trouble shoot and solve problems when they arise. Some of the raw materials that you are loading into the machines can cause eye or skin irritations as well. Overall, the process is loading raw materials, running the machine, and discharging them into boxes to be packed for shipping. It is a three-step process, but there are many small tasks to pay attention to in between these steps and everything gets documented. Personally, I found the whole procedure was a lot of responsibility for one person, even though you are not usually alone, and it is kind of boring. You are not so much manufacturing a product as you are modifying one. 

I been working here for 8 years.  I am a mechanic.  It was a good place to work. About a year ago they hired a new boss over all of maintenance.  It is not good anymore.  Contractors do our work. We ask for training and we don’t get it, cuz they hire a contractor for 4 times our salary and they do a bad job. They don’t let us share our skills and when the lines are down we can’t get parts out cuz it would be to expensive to fix them before they break. I guess that new boss wants that bonus so he puts broken parts in the stock and when we use them they break other parts of the equipment. Plus he never approves us to get parts when we could fix it ourselves, he hires those wack vendors.  I think operations is getting better with listening. We are separate from operations and our bosses pretend to listen, but that new main boss is the only one who makes the plans and controls everything  and he only pretends that he cares cuz when it matters he doesn’t listen.  I am trying to get another job so if you are taking over my spot GOOOOO LUUUCK and watch your back. It’s a place where the bosses get thrown under the bus and you will be the first one thrown under. The main guy drives the bus.

On a daily basis the stresses of who is responsible for completing daily goals were cumulative. Some mid level managers were attentive and helpful while others just told upper management what they wanted to hear. Testing results not meeting specs were mostly just sent back to be "reworked" by faulty direction in quality.

I learned quickly to trust only those that seemingly cared more about their primary tasks and did not ignore the unsurmountable requests from others. This way we can help each others get daily tasks done, to complete the aggregate goals on time.
The hardest part of the job was upper management pretending to know what the production level employees needed to complete their job. Later, they would justify why asking for more help or newer equipment, or other add ons was unnecessary. 
We became a reactionary-last minute action group, and never did anything with planning or preventative.
I really enjoyed the light hearted banter, productive approach, and social atmosphere some of us across many departments created. We did our job, got along, and praised those that deserved it.

Aseptic Solutions was a small company purchased by Glanbia.  Glanbia is an amazing world wide company.  This could be a great company one day, but it is currently in a state of disrepair.  You may feel that you can come here and change the world, but beware it will be equivalent to a Lord of the Rings journey and you will have very little support.  Its a filling plant and there are many of those in socal.  Keep looking don't stop here or you will end up becoming that evil little hobit.  HR is poor at best.  There is almost no safety program here and it has been years of  no fire safety, evacuation plans, LOTO, etc.  There is no training here and no interest in promoting from within.  Electrical cords that are no longer shielded just sort of hang out, and there are electrical panels all over that don't close with trash bags over them.  There is a movement to fix things, but again this is going to be years of work.  If they trained people more it would be better for everyone especially the customers.  Do yourself a favor and wait till it is fixed before coming here.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Knowing your schedule a year at a time helps with scheduling appointments and vacations 


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Each shift has different management,  and some management is not receptive to its team.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment is difficult to summarize.   There are multiple scenarios due to multiple positions.   One area is not identical to any other specific area.   It is an intense twelve hours with variables such as temperature, workload, and responsibility as the variants.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The day begins with leadership information such as communication from the prior shift, any troubleshooting or counter measures, safety concerns, announcements,  then the entire shift stretches together and goes to their respective areas.   You do your job until someone breaks you out....15min -then return and continue working until lunch 30min-followed by more working then another 15 minute break.  There is always cleaning and maintenance of your department referred to as Environmentals.

This company had great potential, however the old CEO and the upper management (old and current) has tarnished this potential. Understanding the dynamics of the business and that we needed to expand our reach, they pushed the business into too many unknown fields, too fast. Uneducated leaps. 
The customer used to be the priority of the business, and now personal goals and "numbers" have become the priority. As an employee that watched the company grow tremendously over the years, it is disappointing to see the priority, that was so successful, change the last few years. 
It may still be successful but they need to change the way they manage it. 
I really enjoyed working for the company in the beginning. I always enjoyed my fellow employees and mid level managers. 
They have great benefits, but the salary is less than desired for most. They don't have a success ladder, so you can get pigeon holed real easy. Making you feel the only way you can move up in the company is to leave. Probably why they have such a high turnover rate as well.

A typical day of work at Glanbia for me was very exciting. I would come to work and help plan activities and duties for that day, the next, and beyond. There were many good co-workers and upper management that had great ideas, thoughts, and work ethics. Over about the last 7 years I grew into the position of an assistant team leader. I would help with employee reviews, project planning and sustaining, and many many other duties. The hardest part of my job was trying to balance my passion for making Glanbia a better place to work for everyone and myself. I wanted it to be the best for everyone else sometimes and sacrificed my own happiness at Glanbia. We had large production goals that were hard to meet, but when we did, it was very rewarding. It felt great inside that I led a team to great and sometimes greater success!!

What is the best part of working at the company?
One or two of my co-workers were the only thing that got me through.

Horrible management and company as a result. I constantly felt undervalued, overworked and unhappy overall, especially after a little over 3 years of employment there. Lowest pay, no growth opportunities and again, Horrible management and company to work for.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working your hardest and still getting told you are not able to move up, grow, while constantly being treated and talked to like a child. All while making considerably less than all others in your field....for years.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Demeaning, power trips and just an overall unpleasant place/company to work for. They talk a good talk, but need a lot of training in management....lots of turn over and unhappy employees.

Spent 8 years there with no opportunity for advancement. Started as a Maintenance Manager and resigned as a maintenance Manager. 

Managed a maintenance department of 20 and we a 200,000 Sq. Ft. Powder Filling Production Facility. Very clean facility with modern equipment.

Enjoyed working with my team but as I seen myself not part of the Team that was progressing within the organization it was time to leave. 

The culture could improve just as within many organizations. Overall it was a good experience, just wish I could have stayed, progressed and helped them improve the overall process within the plant operations

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