millwright

machine operator

Kelloggs Bakery

The actual physical work here isn't terrible.  Yes, it does take some training and experience.  You're not going to know everything there is to know after just 40 hours training on a machine.  That doesn't matter to management, though, because they have no concept of what it's like to actually work in production.  All they care about is getting numbers.
Contrary to what their job ads say, this is not a "state of the art" facility.  It's old.  Most of the machines are old and poorly maintained, the building itself has not been well maintained, and the people who could make a difference prefer to blame "the people" than actually fix the problems that are OUT of the people's hands.
Management turns a blind eye to the actual problems, and they don't listen when the people working in production bring valid safety or operation concerns to them.  They don't want to deal with it, they don't know what they're doing and it becomes painfully obvious whenever there is a more serious, pressing issue.  They panic, they have knee-jerk reactions, and they end up making everyone's job WORSE because of something they could have prevented by addressing it when it wasn't such a major issue.
Management, especially upper management at the plant, acts like they just don't care, or they've given up entirely. There is no communication between production, maintenance and sanitation departments which means things never get done when they're supposed to, no one knows what's going on, and then (again) they blame the regular workers when things don't get done.
Tools and supplies are often broken or just non-existent.  They aren't kept in good repair, or they're worn out.  
Upper management preaches about "accountability" but they're never even out on the production floor.  Supervisors don't hold bad workers accountable, and managers don't hold supervisors accountable for employees who won't do their jobs.
Things only got worse when COVID-19 started.  Management used it as a reason to "catch" people who weren't wearing their masks right.  They have been running production full steam ahead, while understaffed, which means production employees are often stuck working double shifts and weekends regularly.  
They have lost 80% of the people they've hired in the past few years, because those people are hired as "transitional" employees who aren't going to stick around for $16/hour while being forced into overtime with no opportunity to get bumped up to full pay.
There are some really, really good people working there. . .they support one another and help each other, because you get NO support from management.  You get no encouragement, you get no sense that they know how to fix the problems, there is no sense that they're even going to TRY.  The only thing that is guaranteed is, when something goes terribly wrong because of a management decision. . .they're going to say it's the workers' fault.

This place can be summed up with the phrase "Managerial Incompetence."
The workers, from the newest hires to the almost-retirees, have little to no confidence in the leadership.  And, for good reason.
You can tell, just seeing them walk around the floor, that the higher the management, the less they understand about how anything works.  
They say they want people to tell them when something isn't working right, or give suggestions for improvement, but when employees try to do it. . .nothing is done.  They stare at you like a deer in headlights, because they HAVE NO IDEA how any of the stuff works.
While individual supervisors may take the time to show appreciation to an employee, the overall management sees the people as disposable.  They preach safety, but it's not always practiced even by their own instructions.
Leadership is weak.  Training is nearly non-existent once you're on the floor.  If you're lucky, you will be paired with a competent operator who knows the machine and will teach you.  The "norm" seems to be that new people are put with slightly-less-new people, who may or may not really understand everything yet.  
You will work a lot of overtime, whether you like it or not.
You may be forced to work double shifts, whether you like it or not.
You will be blamed for things that are not your fault, you will be asked to do things that go against the company's own policies for the sake of efficiency, you will watch the company throw money at useless things while blaming the workers for all losses.
And if you call out management for that, they respond with "if you don't like it, leave."

A typical day at work is coming in and picking up the slack and doing my assignment quickly and safely. In north receiving that where all the bulk ingredient comes in. Like learning the solo tanks and the oils level tanks. The raw materials that comes in have to make sure that the( COA) Certificate of Analyze is present with the shipment or the bill of landing. The management is pretty munch alright but I be leave that they could do a better job in supervise and have better relationship and knowledge with there employees. My co-workers is great because they are willing to help you if you do not know something and there are not harsh like the supervisors. The hardest part of the job is the multiplies trucks that is be coming in and you have to used critical thinking to find a way to make space in the warehouse. The enjoyable part of my job is meeting all the different cultures and races that work at Kellogg's.

A typical day at work is once I get there, I’m immediately ready to turn around. I’m a cordial type of person so I pretty much speak to just about everyone once I get to know them. Being there almost 2 years I’ve learned that you sometimes have to treat people the way they treat you. Some people have been there almost their whole lives and just don’t know how to talk to people. The management as far as supervisors are mostly two-faced. And the HR management, some never do what they’re suppose to do. The workplace itself is mostly intense and hot. The hardest part of the job, is trying to stay cool and work at the same time. The most enjoyable part of the job is when it’s time for me to clock out and go home to my family.

What is the best part of working at the company?
All aspects of the job was great. Enjoyed working with corporate staff to develop new products. Worked in Quality department so got to interact with all departments and helped on production floor as needed. Supervisor's were good to work for and great benefits until they shut down our plant in Seelyvile lnd.


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Making sure all aspects of producing the product met Kellogg's standards.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Good 😊and all employees working together as a team with corporate support as needed.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Worked second shift and making sure all departments worked together to produce quality products as per standard's set .

I love it. Good pay, easy job and a very flexible schedule. My regular schedule, as a regular employee, is 3 days one week and 4 days the next week. 36 hours and then 48 hours the next with 12 hour days. It's relatively easy to get overtime if you want it or more time off if needed. I love that I can get a full week of work and still have 3 or 4 days off EVERY week. And I still have the option to trade or give away days to other employees with no disciplinary action, two weeks vacation, 3 personal days with pay or I can just call-in up to 10 times if I have to. Paid time off for holidays. The work isn't hard at all. Most of the people are easy to get along with. It's not perfect, but I really like this job. It's easy to make decent money and get time off when I need it. 

This company offers good benefits and pay, but the fact that our union has fought for all of that through intense negotiations gives no credit to the company. They demand various shifts and forced overtime every day of every week with no notice required. Most of our employees are divorced and I truly mean that because they were torn from their families. You will also be required to start as a temporary with no benefits for no guaranteed time- one group took 9 years to get full time with benefits.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Family like work atmosphere.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Long hours and last minute overtime requirements.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family like atmosphere and multiracial diversity.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I enjoyed my position as a machine Operator so being at work doing what I enjoyed was like getting paid a good salary for having fun so to speak.

You are pretty much on your own to contact and follow through on contacting prospective customers.  Both Brokers are excellent in answering any questions and finding answers ones that they did not know.  |All Realtors are very nice and keep busy in their offices.  The education is a must for this job and available locally to all Realtors.

Don’t come here unless you really enjoy working a lot. All of your relationships will be tested because you won’t have time for anyone else. The money is very good and if that’s all you care about this is the perfect place for you 

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