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I worked at the barn in Onida, South Dakota. The Lead Officer threatened my job daily, whether i was doing my job right or not. They liked to dig into your personal life and then pick it apart bit by bit. You were expected to work a minimum of 45 hours a week PLUS every other weekend. No extra pay. The Lead Officer liked to mess with peoples hours to fit what would keep him out of trouble labor wise. The LO would also like to call people stupid and degrade them. He also liked to yell if something didnt go his way. Dont get me started on his daughter. We weren't a team to get the job done, we were a team to keep daddys little girl happy. That barn is definitely on the list of the WORST PLACE TO WORK. I would NOT recommend working there.

If you like to jerk off pigs for a living go for it. Dirty, hot, smelly, and rediculous hours. Management doesnt listen. No solid end time. You might think you'll be done "in an hour or so" then spend the next 6 hours trying to meet their production needs. I worked 14+ hour days wth no overtime, bonuses, or incentive. A poorly run cheese factory is a better option then this train wreck. Workers get burned out and stresssed and take it out on the animals. Pigs don't deserve to be beaten because you hate your job....

I can't speak for every facility in this company, but the one I work at has definitely been a positive experience. Growth and improvement is consistently encouraged, even when you are doing well. 

Unlike some farms I have been to (different company), no one jumps down your throat for mistakes or failures. They are pointed out of course, but people are willing to work with you to correct and prevent those things from happening again.

Productive and fast paced. I learned how to vaccinate hogs and appropriately care for them. Hardest part of the job was communicating with co workers because of ethnic background. Most enjoyable part of the job was the new learning experience.

What is the best part of working at the company?
None i dont haved one  all experience very bad the dot see the real problems at the farm 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The manager was a incompetet person

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
frustrating and with deplorable facilities

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
work in a place falling apart with a crazy manager.

They turned my life into living nightmare. Upper management doesn't care . If you file a complaint they will ignore it. Best to be seen and not heard. Work long hours and don't get paid overtime. Even if your sick you need to work your shift.  Long early hours never know when you will get out. 

It wasn't a bad place to work, there are a couple of Hispanics that are hard to get along with but the Farrowing manager is a great boss to have and overall it is a good place to work.  It has pretty good benefits and also offers a life insurance policy.

It was such a great experience working for Pillen Family Farms. At that time i got paid $11.50. I did about 127 hours in 2 weeks once! It's tough when you don't get along with other team mates but just focus on your job and bettering yourself, and you'll go far!

It depends on what farm and management you get to work with some BLs can have an unpleasant attitude with workers it makes you feel that they can care less about the employees. Other than that it’s a good place to work if you mind your own business and follow directions just like any other place. 

What  I had like about this job was that's everyone knew what they had to do, I really  enjoy working on  new things, such as fabricating new things brings good ideas out I like to listen someone else opinion, I'm really responsible with my job on time at all the time,

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