truck driver

animal caretaker

warehouse worker

operator

warehouse associate

Hillandale Farms

I learned a lot from my Merchandising at Hillandale Farms. I had to have self motivation, and pushed myself to be great. My General Manger was probably one of the best managers I have ever had with any of my companies and that is what made me want to succeed. 
I did not have to report into the office, so I cannot really comment on workplace culture. I would have to say the hardest part of the job was the traveling ( my territory was spread 163 miles apart) and in the winter it was rough. In a year and a half I went through two cars from just the wear and tear. The most enjoyable part was the freedom that came with the job and honestly the friendships with the dairy managers that came along the way. Working one on one with the management of these stores you form a relationship and suddenly its gone.
I truly have never missed a job as much as I miss my job at Hillandale. At the age of 44, I never thought I would have cried for a solid 3 weeks because the owner of the company could not justify paying me anymore. I will forever be grateful for the company for all that I learned in my short time with them. .

I absolutely loved my job of almost 2 years. I couldn't complain. Never once did I have a write up, verbal warning. I did my job daily. I purchased my own shirts, made my own holiday shirts, purchased my own company name badge ( the owner is just too cheap to advertise for his own company)
Then bam, just like that, I am let go because they have me driving 163 miles a day and want to know why it takes me the same amount of time in a day to do my work as it does a guy that has 10 stores but I only have 5.  Gee, maybe because his locations are close together and not 163 miles apart??? It doesn't take a genius to figure that one out. 
If you want job security I would highly discourage going to this company.  The ladies in the office are MISERABLE, there is one friendly one.  I had surgery for breast cancer, scheduled my week off using my vacation time atleast a month ahead of time, guess what, I never got that week off. Actually had to go out the day after my major surgery and do my job.  Thank God my husband was there to help me.  
Bottom line, getting laid off from here was probably a blessing in disguise.  Already have a lawyer looking into the entire situation, including the surgery and not giving me me time.

A typical day of work was all dependent on how many workers showed up. And a lot of the time the plants were short staffed so everyone had to do 2-3 jobs at once. Fixing machines, cleaning up egg, packing eggs into boxes, stacking and sorting boxes, loading and unloading boxes onto trucks or into freezers. 
    I learned how to have good time management when I have multiple things that need to be done.
     Workplace culture wasn't one of joy, it is one of the jobs where everyone there is just trying to get through the day. 
  Hardest part of the job was when the machines would break down and your expected 10-12 hour shift could easily turn into a 16-18 hour shift. 
   Most enjoyable part of the job was getting into really good shape, its so psychically demanding and fast paced you get in really good shape from it.

What is the best part of working at the company?
if your willing to put in the time, there is plenty of work, to make some money.
however I now I make quite a bit more money and only work a strait 40 hr week...

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
not organized, no pro active plan, everything is by knee jerk reaction..

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
depends on the department , what location you are working at.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
hurry up and wait, one disappointment after another... up early home late...

I've been a truck driver here for 9 years delivering eggs to grocery stores and warehouses. Trucks are leased. Most trailers are owned, some are leased. Just do your job and the boss will leave you alone. I rarely talk to the boss. Don't complain about stupid things. Good job to have with a family.  
The driver ad for hillandale is very confusing so I would recommend applying and talking details later and don't go by the ad. Things have slowly but steadily  been getting better over the years. The president they hired seems to be a good guy. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
When you don't have to do everyone's job,other then that it's always problems there. People always arguing,certain supervisors yelling at you,instead of being professional and talk to you in private.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Doing other people's job,and when promise things and be lied too.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
No structure,no communication, rudeness.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Guaranteed arguments, and doing other people's jobs

I am a relatively new employee, so maybe it is just because the shine did not wear off yet, but I LOVE MY JOB.  My direct supervisor is extremely accommodating. I have not experienced any workplace "drama". Everyone is willing to help you if you need it.  

They only down side appears to be career advancement.  This isn't the kind of place you start at the bottom and work your way up.  I feel, once you get a position, that is YOUR position.  I do not feel there is room for advancement. However, there are pay increases, so I am not concerned about advancement.

The route I drove was the longest. Yet the owner did not approve of the 2nd truck going into the area. So he decided to remove such route and place it on to me. At that time I was already doing 12-13 hours.  Then it added (depending on who ordered) 5-6 more stops which added another 2-3 hrs.  Not everyday is easy delivering to stores. Sometimes you have to wait 30mins-1.5hrs.  By adding that, made it impossible to get home without being able to have a life.

My typical day on the job was pulling orders for the customers and loading and unloading trucks,stocking products in its proper place and cleaning etc. One thing that I learned was not to horse play on the job, was young and foolish. Management was good as well as my co-workers. The hardest part of the job was having to dress warm because of working in a cooler and a freezer during the summer months. the most enjoyable part of the job was that it was a small company to work for.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Flexibility. Able to work with you if you have a family. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When orders couldn't go out due to weather. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone gets along. Family environment. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As long as you're getting your job done well you need not worry. That's all they ask.

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