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Most of us here notice our pay checks aren't what they were supposed to be. but don't worry they won't fix it for you. management has no idea how the washbay operates but insists on making rules that really just slow everything down. but don't worry management changes every couple months.
Cons
underpaid
Hylife has a seniority based job bidding system. The supervisors place their friends in the higher paying jobs regardless of effort, skills or seniority. If you are born in Canada you will have a harder time to move up in this company. I do not recommend this company for people who are not Filipino. The management at the company are mostly friendly unless you bring up important health and safety concerns which are valid and or concerns regarding improper pay which they will not make any adjustments to otherwise. Products are low quality and workers refuse to try harder due to high stress levels of repetitive high paced work.
Pros
Lots of downtime & Good Benefits
Cons
Overworked, Racism & Improper Pay
This company was an absolute pleasure to work for. Very well kept farms with minimal problems. Very good hours. Upper management very good at sorting out any issues that would arise at the lower level on farms. Very friendly work environment. Would highly recommend.
Pros
Good pay and hours. Upper management is top notch, extremely rewarding to work for, a very satisfying job experience!
Cons
Can not honestly think of anything major at all.
Working for Hylife has been one of the worst experiences in my life.
It's just managed so badly!
They treat you like you're disposable
They don't care about you as a person, to them you're a robot that should never have a problem.
They promise great things but never deliver and when they do it's not what you want.
They say you get a raise every 6 months, it's more like 9.
The work is fairly easy but the hours are terrible with them now requiring you to work Sundays at opposite time of your normal schedule.
Management doesn't care about you as long as you're there. Half the people don't know how to do their job properly but management doesn't care cause the job gets done even if its done poorly.
(There's people that have caused thousands of dollars in damages and just got told "don't do that again")
The only thing that keeps me here are the people, they know how to have a good time.
If you work nights the hours depend on how many trailers you have, sometimes you'll work 6 hours other times you'll work 10+ whereas days will always work 8.
There's No AC or heat, only one bay has heat so you'll be lucky if you manage to stay warm in winter.
Things take weeks to get fixed if you can't fix it yourself.
Apply here as a last resort.
It's just managed so badly!
They treat you like you're disposable
They don't care about you as a person, to them you're a robot that should never have a problem.
They promise great things but never deliver and when they do it's not what you want.
They say you get a raise every 6 months, it's more like 9.
The work is fairly easy but the hours are terrible with them now requiring you to work Sundays at opposite time of your normal schedule.
Management doesn't care about you as long as you're there. Half the people don't know how to do their job properly but management doesn't care cause the job gets done even if its done poorly.
(There's people that have caused thousands of dollars in damages and just got told "don't do that again")
The only thing that keeps me here are the people, they know how to have a good time.
If you work nights the hours depend on how many trailers you have, sometimes you'll work 6 hours other times you'll work 10+ whereas days will always work 8.
There's No AC or heat, only one bay has heat so you'll be lucky if you manage to stay warm in winter.
Things take weeks to get fixed if you can't fix it yourself.
Apply here as a last resort.
Pros
Fun coworkers
Cons
Terrible management, Sundays, No night premium
Yes, the job of Pig Technician may also be referred to as that of stockman but this is changing because the industry realises that this much more reflects the nature of the modern role.
The job of Pig Technician is a progressive and fulfilling job which can lead to management roles, and certainly not the dirty, smelly, poorly paid job with no prospects that many wrongly believe!
The job of Pig Technician is a progressive and fulfilling job which can lead to management roles, and certainly not the dirty, smelly, poorly paid job with no prospects that many wrongly believe!
Pros
Free luch, accommidation
Cons
Long hours
No outsiders allowed must be related to be excepted
Required to work six to seven days a week
Not collaborative
Need to be part of The boys club to have a voice
Required to work six to seven days a week
Not collaborative
Need to be part of The boys club to have a voice
Pros
Salary
Cons
Executives
Very demanding, poor pay. They do not care about their employees. They push you to the max and you get very little help when you are short staffed. Upper management is rude and treats the barn workers unfairly. The work is not evenly spread out at all. The working conditions are poor and dangerous. They need to pay their employees better.
Pros
Nothing
Cons
Poor Working Conditions
Employees are always dispensable, and not given much care.
Most employees are not being paid appropriately based on the position and job description they are performing.
Most employees are not being paid appropriately based on the position and job description they are performing.
Fast pacing and very challenging.
A very physical job and it’s a good company to get employees from any different part in the world to work with them.
A very physical job and it’s a good company to get employees from any different part in the world to work with them.
Stressful sometimes because need physical strength to do that job. Doing fast work continously for eight hours would be stressful for someone. Co workers are good and helpful .
Horrible pay. Greedy company to work for. Their biggest concern is making the most money. Poor management. Management is rude and unprofessional. Hated my job here.
Pros
Good hours.
Cons
Barely above min wage for pay
This is the type of work place where it is all about profit with little to no consideration for the workers. It is physically hard, very fast paced and not for the unskilled. With the majority of the work force being foreign workers you will hear very little spoken even by supervisors and lead hands.
I absolutely loved working with Hylife Ltd. To this day I wish that I could have stayed working for them. Overall, an amazing company and amazing to work for. Your cares for like no other place. Hylife is a rocket ship and you need to get on for the ride. They are getting bigger and bigger everyday!!!
The job will give you a good pay but requires a fast pace environment and dedication and perseverance. Has two schedule the AM/PM shifts, were you can choose your preferred schedule that fit your preference. We have kill floors, office work, and meat cutters.
There will be no place like home in Hylife Company due to fair management. "Do what we say and Say what we do". Provide a good salary as well that help us to live well.
In a fast pace company, time is the enemy. Physically ready and mind setting, cause it is not only dealing with the job task but also the pressure that the lead hand and supervisor are putting into it.
Working in production now is really hard because of the line speed..unlike way back 2017, it’s hard when we move to the new plant.but the benefits is really good
But now i am working in an office based at Hylife, it’s way better that working in production.
But it is really good, that they’re giving opportunities to foreign workers.
But now i am working in an office based at Hylife, it’s way better that working in production.
But it is really good, that they’re giving opportunities to foreign workers.
The job will give you a good pay but it requires a fast pace environment and dedication and perseverance. Has two schedule the AM/PM shifts, were you can choose your preferred schedule that fit your preference. We have kill floors, office work, and meat cutters. In my case in JOWLS dept. i usually arrange and packed them and sometime i will be assigned in some area you have to be flexible and teachable.
Jowls
Jowls
HyLife has good benefits but comparable salary compared to other barns. Maybe employees will be more eager to work with additional incentives and bonus.
Good team, in a good company that's growing.
Lots of work, and good development opportunities. Limited office politics. You get to see your efforts put into action quickly.
Pay needs to reflect the need to commute to Brandon or Winnipeg for significant shopping and medical needs (outside of the ER).
Finding rentals in the area may be the hardest thing when new(company puts you us for a month, but then you got to find accommodation).
Good company overall.
Lots of work, and good development opportunities. Limited office politics. You get to see your efforts put into action quickly.
Pay needs to reflect the need to commute to Brandon or Winnipeg for significant shopping and medical needs (outside of the ER).
Finding rentals in the area may be the hardest thing when new(company puts you us for a month, but then you got to find accommodation).
Good company overall.