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Blue Bell Creameries

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Great company, long hours, below average pay. - Anonymous employee Blue Bell Creameries Employee Review

4.0
Apr 30, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Management does everything they can to not fire difficult employees. Truly a "family" feeling from the top down. All you can eat of a delicious product while working! Opportunities to advance within the company locally and nationally... if you are willing to wait/relocate for it. Health and dental benefits fully paid for by the company for employees. Three-part retirement plan: pension, ESOP, matching 401k. As of April 2015 they have never had layoffs or left a market once they enter it.

Cons

Management does everything they can to not fire difficult employees. This can make other people's jobs more difficult. Turnover rate seems extra high locally here. Hourly pay is lower than other local vendors. Management tries to claim that other benefits more than compensate for the difference in the hourly rate. Typical hours are 50 - 65 hours a week for full-time employees. Route sales start between 2 am and 4:30 am and work 10 - 14 hours a day. Split days off.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

- Lucrative if you put in enough effort - Gain experience in sales, merchandising, DSD, earn Class B CDL - Holiday bonus - Job stability in a fragile market, consistent paychecks

Cons

- Nepotism - HR not on-site, so things swept under the rug that should be addressed - Low barrier of entry = revolving door of reps/merchandisers - No upward movement unless someone retires or quits, or you relocate - Frustrating receiver/store issues - Lack of communication and support from Territory Managers, Route Supervisors swamped with work and not able to support due to heavy workload

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