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I used to work in the office at the Billings factory. I started at 18.00/hr and never got a raise in the nearly 3 years I worked there. At that point I was over 7 years out of college with a business degree. I also served in the Army before college to include an Iraq deployment. When I interviewed for this position, they embellished the duties of the job, learning opportunities, and opportunities for advancement.  It turned out to be mostly a glorified clerk job. I did learn some skills in SAP and learned about rail car logistics. Overall though, I was treated like dirt to put it politely. I was released from employment in June 2018 with 2 other employees. We all wanted to leave anyway. I was paid less and treated worse than the year-round union employees in the mill, most of whom are convicted felons. It does depend on the job, but I do not recommend working at WSC. I would go to war again way before I would work there again. Pray you avoid it. I have literally had nightmares about that company since I left, which is not even the case for Iraq.

Locally owned and operated company supporting the sugar beet industry. Growing and processing sugar beets have been a substantial part of history and continues to be a considerable percentage of the area's agriculture. It is satisfying to know that performing a job within this company continues to support and grow the local economy and benefits the local family owned farms. The people are nice and management is helpful and encourages you to grow within the company. Weather played a large part in how the work day would go. However, with a hard working, dedicated staff on site the day always ended in a productive, safe manner. The hardest part of the job would be dealing with extreme weather situations, while the best part of the job was that I was always busy and the people I worked with and for were always a polite, friendly, and helpful. This is a seasonal position however, I will continue to work with this company every harvest season as long as they will have me.

I worked as a bulk loader and I was required to stay overtime after an 8 hour shift because co-workers would not show up on time. I was expected to go to work from 3am-3pm each week and I didn’t get weekends off. A majority of people that are bulk loader are convicts or individuals who are living at the half way house. The pay for an entry level bulk loader is only 12 dollars per hour and it should be at least 15-20 per hour. The management is a two star level because the supervisors are used to individuals quitting after one or two weeks. If an entry level bulk loader is making 15-20 and hour I would say it’s a fair job with benefits, but if you’re not being compensated for all the overtime and sacrifice it’s not worth advancing in.

a typical day of work at he sugar factory was fairly easy I would start the day off by getting my machine started and ready I learned a lot about the sugar factory and how it ran and operated continuously. the management there was great the way they handled some things I feel could've been handeled in a better way, but over all they were all good and kind people. the people I worked with were vary kind and easy to work with I got along with everyone at the factory the hardest part of my job would be working the split shiftst. the most enjoyable part of my day would be when production is running well.

Union position but there is not much solidarity in the ranks of the members.  Management encourages internal reporting of coworkers by taking photos and taking statements.  I was more worried about keeping my job than doing my job.  Again it may be union but there is no solidarity.  Very odd place to work.  Inter campaign is best part of the job but there is more miscommunication between management and workers.  There is no clear chain of command.  One supervisor tells you one thing and the plant manager says another.  Very confusing to say the least.  If I could rate it a negative I would.  

I was educated about the whole industry before i started. My manager helped be strive in personal and work related ways by taking time to show me different aspects of the production. I also, was promoted real quik because of my dedicated work, punctuality, and learning skills. The people there were very supportive of my outside circumstances. I stayed with them for 2 seasons, and learned alot about the company, the hierarchy, and also about myself. I would recommend this job to anyone who is looking to get there foot in the door of industrial work. 

If you weren't in the " group" you were expendable. Make one mistake you're done, while the group can run around spun out on drugs or whatever and be covered for by the maintenance management. Poor management that gets away with harassment and belittling of employees and other managers on a consistent basis. If you try to bring up safety concerns about other employees performance then it is shunned being called whining or being shut down and the concerns or issues shoved under the rug. If you go to work there don't worry about being skilled at anything just be ready to kiss some serious behind and you will move right along.

you have to wade through water sometimes at knee level, it is scalding hot and we had to use plastic bags to counter this, but it was still hot. i did get to use a forklift. had to go outside and get boxes and sugar from outside, they only operate in winter. so i got a lot of forklifts stuck on ice, but i found a way out.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with decent people helped me understand the whole process, from beet wash to pressed pulp.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It got pretty cold during the winter. That added stress to a busy day at work.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was a very comfortable and has kind, co-workers 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It is as busy and steady all night long. U liked it tremendously.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They treat you like sharrrrd here Don't bother applying hereh it's not worth it !!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The hours and position depending on where they put you.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very stressful. Not worth the effort when you can be working a less stressful job.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very stressful jumping through loops and hoops  for nothing.

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