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Hartung Glass Industries

A typical day is mentally preparing yourself to risk injury or death as this company is very dangerous to work for unless you work in the air conditioned office space

While the website and orientation expresses that the company is family oriented and has flexible schedules this ultimately is a lie unfortunately and you will learn this very quickly

Management is the biggest issue here, total lack of communication and coordination, the floor workers know more about processing glass than any of the supervisors do

Raises are a rare commodity at hartung, I have personally watched my coworker produce top quality glass in the fabrication department faster than anyone else I have seen but still refuse to give him a raise to this day simply because of of his slightly below average attendance and because the whole warehouse was marked down for safety. He still continues to work at hartung today making the same wage as a grocery bagger

Machines are in constant need of repair and workers are put down or at risk of losing their jobs for reporting such machines as broken. 

The typical job description tells employees they are required to lift glass to a maximum weight of 75lbs this sadly is another lie as management will expect you to carry glass near 200lbs up a flight of stairs and if it breaks you are at fault.

To keep this as professional as can be, unless you work in the office don't expect to be considered a valued member as favoritism is the only constant produced at Harting Glass.

As an oven operator I feel like management listens to our concerns, challenges and stuff about what's going on in our lives. They genuinely care about our environment at work and at home. 

I've been working here for many years and have seen many styles of management come and go. The management group that is currently working here gets us involved in decisions that affect how we work. This is a huge difference to how things used to run. It makes us feel like we actually have a voice. Though there are still many things that can improve, it does feel like things are heading the right way. 

One thing I will say about this place, I do not know if it is negative or positive, is that they consider attendance to be the most important aspect of doing the job. They are flexible and understanding if we need to take off a day for an unexpected situation but if they find that it is happening a lot they address it really fast. 

The environment is one to recognize people for going above and beyond what the job responsibilities entail. I have gotten gift cards to the movies and to lunch places! 

Something that took a little bit to get used to was that on Fridays the managers and the plant manager go outside and shake everyone's hands as they leave their shift. At first I thought they were checking up on whether we left early but they actually just want to thank us. Now we expect it. 

Overall, I think that Hartung in Wilsonville is a great place to work. It has changed a lot in the last few years and it is changing for the better.

work usually is very smooth in my department, between the day shift operator and myself, we complete all orders for the pacific northwest on time with good quality. during my shift I strive to have the best quality and least amount of product loss.
I often come across safety concerns that I am always learning new things or correct ways, I learn a lot about mechanisms of machinery most of them are very similar just a slight difference between many machines. With that being said it is quite easy to move from machine to machine, while learning a new tool, a new area and keeping all senses active. I often learn that the more interaction with my boss the work atmosphere improves.
Management can be great, when I need them they are usually there for me, as for them when management needs me to step in for an extra shift or a different position I have no problem because of our relationship being symbiotic. Some may say there is to much management, I just say its not being utilized correctly.
Workplace culture can be a tough one to associate with. as for I can associate with any

I worked here for 3 months. Our machines (by ours i mean everyones) sucked. constantly malfunctioned. Bosses didn't care about me saying that we needed to fix the machines then and there because They were eventually getting someone to look at them and fix them. No one on the team is going to care about quality, and are going to tell you to start putting up more numbers. Don't expect leads to tell you to do a better job at putting out better units, 'cause their expectations for units doesn't compare to any other work place i've seen. it's that bad. they say they'll do something, and it never gets done. everyone just wants to have a good time, instead of doing a good job. When i worked there, i had several people telling me that this happens to everyone, and the only way to get by it is to stop caring about your job. Would not recommend to ANYONE trying to get a job done with a team. would recommend to anyone who doesn't feel like doing enough work to break a sweat.

I was afforded the opportunity to increase my knowledge of purchasing disciplines and systems, costing, accounts-payable requirements and off-line management.
Management was strong in experience but it seemed at times the politics of the leadership got in the way of growth.  The personnel employed by Hartung-Glass Company Inc. were some of the most compassionate and giving people I have ever known.  For the most part all departments worked together and in support of one another.
The most difficult aspect of the job was based around the internal politics and managerial disputes.  However this was countered by the mid-level management and production workers inter-department cooperation.

Lack of diversity at the supervisory levels. Blatant disrespect for minorities, especially African-Americans. Seems like a "Good Ole Boy" club and most of the white supervisors only promote their white friends. There are some very good people there, but basically if you go against the grain, you are definitely risking your job. The majority of the white supervisors and workers talk down to minorities, and if you "dare"  stand up for yourself, once again you are risking your livelihood. Everyday its harassment or underhanded tactics from the white workers. Basically stay in your "place" or else. Thats why most of the good people have left or retired. The company culture is not progressive enough.

This company is the second largest glass fabricator in the USA and Canada. My work is rewarding and the average customer excellent to work with. The job is meaningful in the sense that you need to know CAD, need excellent math skills and 3D spacial construction, plus business acumen and good problem solving skills to do your job. It's always challenging.

The company unfortunately lacks self-service training for the sophisticated and mission critical software. Besides said software is in development as is been used in production. 

The work environment is casual and coworkers are for the most part engage in the day to day operations.

Come in to work to a friendly coworker! start printing orders and getting things out of the way to start entering orders. by 2 pm we start optimizing the orders to go out to the production and then work on getting all the orders paperwork printed and files. take care of payments and invoicing! 
I have learned a lot about glass in the short time I have been here. different thickness and different types.Management is very chill! no issues what so ever.
all the guys that work here are very nice and hard workers.
the hardest part would be getting backed up, then everyone gets backed up.
the most enjoyable part of working here would be having my old coworker be here with me too !

Ok, so this a place you can work that has plenty of friendly people and one with a hard work ethic at that. This is not a place you can build a career as a low-level employee unless you plan on stay 8+ years. The worst part of the job as an IG crew member is just the physical toll a 10+ hour day for 5 days a week can have on your body. Lots of heavy lifting and stress can be made by caring these expensive pieces of glass. This job made me feel like it was my whole life, leaving no energy for anything much. The best part has to be the relationships I built with these great people. There is no one more you can trust than someone you spend 50 hours week with for months on end.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The building is either extremely hot or extremely cold depending on the weather, dress accordingly and stay hydrated 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Glass exploding for no reason , glass always breaking. Wear your protective clothing and advocate for yourself to make sure you get new PPE as needed.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Rushing and stressful. Always pushing employees to get more done as quickly as possible. Accidents occur 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Long and they tend to feel like they drag on

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