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I worked at Hawkins as a Technician for about 1 year, and was working a position mid shift  but they were upfront that there would be overtime during their fertilizer season which I was completely ok with.  That being said, over the next weeks and months I was basically pushed and borderline forced into working 10-12 hour days because of the incessant demand, and occasionally urged to come in weekends on completely short notice.  Words cannot describe how much they will take advantage of your time, they have ZERO respect for your work/life balance.
The plant operators and even leads were great people, and I generally liked my co-worker; also, besides the overwhelming demand it was very interesting learning about the chemistry behind all the chemical mixes and blends, and if you're new this is an excellent "hands on" opportunity to gain valuable experience because you will get to do a LOT more than you would at a more cushy job.
However, now for more of the bad:  in the year there I had to watch 5-6 good personel get terminated due to mistakes that were COMPLETELY and 100% due to the high demand that caused them, I've seen many undeserving terminations and people leaving there due to this, and even the manager of the plant eventually threw in the towel and quit.  Since then they have good people that are in control at the moment so I wish them the best of luck, but me as well as several other could only take so much.
The other thing I'll leave is that there was a total disregard at recognizing and promoting those like myself to full time, I was getting told early on they'd open a position to take me in and after a year I was getting the same story, there is a complete disconnect between those in charge working downtown vs those working hard in the plant, and even worse they won't lift a finger to help you.

Sadly that's about as positive as I could leave it, and this is coming from a generally optimistic person.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Treats you like garbage, management talks to you like a dog, and you can’t trust anything you’re told when it comes to financial compensation. Gave them almost two years and they couldn’t come through with promises. My pay was $200-$300 less per check due to changes to commissions percentage and removed salary percentages. Working 60-70 hours weekly with ZERO overtime compensation and dealing with that was pure torture. There wasn’t an amount I could have taken to put up with the lack of professionalism with the management. You take a job here and you better bring more than just thick skin. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Extremely rude, condescending and pure ARROGANT Management. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
50/50…. Everyone is on pins and needles over the pay, so it’s a black cloud over the atmosphere. Avoid Management like the plague and you can have decent days since you’re away on the roads 14-16 hours daily. Just don’t expect overtime. You will get the same wether you work 40 or 70 hours in a week. 40 is VERY RARE! 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
4am to 8pm delivering and pumping deadly chemicals all over the state. Doing the very best you can and still being talked to and treated like you’re a worthless human that needs them and can’t survive without them. Belittled daily.

Working at Hawkins, Inc. has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The company's commitment to excellence is evident in everything they do, from the quality of their products to the way they treat their employees. Hawkins offers a dynamic work environment where personal and professional growth are highly encouraged and supported.

The company's culture is outstanding. The team is collaborative, supportive, and always willing to lend a helping hand. It's a place where your hard work is recognized and rewarded, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation.

Hawkins, Inc. also prioritizes work-life balance, which is a huge plus. They understand the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life, and they provide the flexibility needed to achieve that.

Overall, I am grateful to be part of a company that values its employees and provides a platform for continuous growth and success. If you're looking for a place to build a fulfilling career, Hawkins, Inc. is definitely the right choice.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Fun coworkers. Travel to interesting places at times. Company vehicle.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
On Hawkins' career website their CEO extolls their virtues in training. He states it doesn't matter if the potential employee doesn't understand sales, water treatment, etc., then no big deal, Hawkins will train. I received no training on either subject, and after requesting more training several times, I was told by management to figure it out myself - a very "it's my way or the highway" type of attitude.

Basically, I was set up to fail; multiple promises for help of which I received none from coworkers and management so much that management held back other employees from helping me. Based on multiple negative comments about management from coworkers (and about coworkers from management), I do wonder if the group I was in will make it. One can only replace so many employees before management comes into question for their leadership (or lack thereof) style.

I enjoyed staying busy with maintenance, working with Engineering on new projects and helping out the production team. I took pride and ownership in my work, earning and getting respect from coworkers and production team. 
The location I was at had a great culture among the workers.
The most difficult challenge was dealing with management. It has become more toxic as time went on. 5 years ago it was great, but now you need to be very careful to document conversations and instructions or you'll end up as someone's fall guy. Ultimately this is why I moved on. Great people leave bad management, not jobs. This is the trend at Hawkins. 

At Hawkins Inc I was responsible for ensuring accurate inventory controls were in place and maintined continuously.  

When I started I took over for someone with decades more experience than myself, this was known by both myself and management before accepting the position.  I thought I would be provided mentoring and guidance to ensure my success in the position but was in fact provided the opposite.  Management left me to figure out the position on my own and with other co-workers which infurated me.  In addition, I was belittled and repremanded for my shortcomings instead of finding a way to train and motivate me properly.

I worked at the Minneapolis location for 5 years in industrial. If you enjoy being micro managed, treated like a child, enjoy a lack of safety while working with deadly chemicals, reprimanded for things you didn’t do, and have your union contract breached then Hawkins is the place for you! Seriously though save yourself the time and don’t apply here. Management is the worst I’ve experienced in 25 years of working. The employees do nothing but complain about the place. There is zero moral throughout the buildings. And the union (local 638) has zero backbone and will not be there for you in a time of need. I ended up burning up my pto while I started a new job because Hawkins is notorious for not paying you out on owed pto.

*A Typical day involves a morning sprint meeting, followed by project work time occasionally interrupted by production issues
*Was able to learn a deep understanding of a variety of frameworks and technologies
*Relaxed management, focused more on quality rather than speed and quantity
*Not really too many hard parts, all challenges that can be worked through
*Most enjoyable part was being able to use the time to fully learn and understand things, rather than being rushed to start

You'll be working in an outdated warehouse, with no temp control of any kind so the summers become unbearable. Management has a tendency to play favorites so if you're not on someone's good side it can lead to headaches. Overall the pay is really nice but that's about the only thing that will make you want to clock in. Micro management is constant whenever production numbers lax, but otherwise hands off to a detrimental amount due to employees being stretched thin and or filled with temps. There is no culture and most days you'll go home exhausted and upset. 

I really enjoy working here because a typical day for me as an accounting intern is pretty much split into two halves; the first half of the day I am with the staff accounting team and the second half is with the cost accounting team. I'm really glad I get a taste of different accounting fields. I have learned a lot and the people that have taught me have all done a really good job. The hardest part for me was getting situated and comfortable with everything because of the short amount of time I have here. The most enjoyable part was gaining the real-world experience that I can take with me in future jobs.

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