production worker

supervisor

millwright

industrial engine technician

industrial electrician

Downie Timber Ltd

What is the best part of working at the company?
I enjoyed my position. The hours and pay were good. The benefits were great. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Other employees. This is a community that has a very seeded mentality of the peaking order and treating people poorly if you are not in that order.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Poor. A culture of poor behaviors, bullying and popularity order of acceptance.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Walking on eggshells. Never felt empowered.

I worked for the company for years. I only left due to personal issues and would still work there today if I could. The management staff is pleasent to deal with. I worked my way up to Clean-up foreman within a couple years and I worked graveyard shift for 6 years in that position mainly by my own choice. I was given opportunity to advance beyond that but turned them down due to my sense of gratification I got from the position. 
When you start, it's likely you will start on clean-up for a couple weeks then move on. Work safely and you will succeed.

Management are the type to not work with you but against you. They say they are family oriented during interviews but not willing to work with employees to have a work life balance or any schedule other than what they come up with that changes constantly.
Dirty environment. Workers not happy. Not the greatest place to work. 

The Mill was one of the hardest jobs Ive done. I was on graveyards for a year and a half and the labour was by far the hardest Ive ever done. I am happy to say that I still did it and I was constantly looked up to from my crew and my foreman. I was strong and independent enough to be left by my own, but when I did need help and had to ask everyone was more then willing to help.

NOT UNION. Work there if you want, but any mistake you're on thin ice with a target on your back. But any mistake management might make, they'll blame you and they'll have no consequences. It's a very backwards place! The works fine, management just needs a revamp!

Most poisonous people I’ve ever worked with and for 
Managment and senior employees took pride in being bullies
The pay was standard in the industry but employees are expected to work longer shifts and weekends with very little or no notice 

Winter months are hard dealing with frozen, wet wood, and the work is hard and fast pace.  If you can keep up the pay and benefits are amazing, as well as the group of people you work with.  Everyone is here for a good time and a long time.

It's a difficult place to work, if you don't want to work, the work can be difficult, and many jobs require special training. Don't expect to advance quickly, some have been working there over 25 years. Safety is the culture, and if you are a user, don't bother to apply.

no reward for dedication, tough supervision. good company view. not always followed. good training policy. too many different opinions through out hieracrchy

Good Pay, Good People. I have had a great experiene at downie timber, people are motivated and intelligent. People know the industry inside out, the mill has been running since the 1940's  and is still running today!

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Production worker 4 salaries reported	$31.63 per hour
Supervisor 2 salaries reported	$51.90 per hour
Millwright 2 salaries reported	$50.12 per hour
Industrial engine technician 2 salaries reported	$50.12 per hour
Industrial electrician 2 salaries reported	$50.12 per hour

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