attendant

journalier de production

laborer

opérateur

préposé - maintenance

Berger

The turnover rate here is extremely high. That tells you all you need to know. I worked here for a couple of years and was already there longer than the majority of my coworkers.

Pay is mediocre at best and although there’s benefits which is nice, that’s about as good as it gets. Morale is very, very low and if you’re not from Quebec, you don’t matter. Nobody in the company you’ll be working with is respected by management and you’ll occasionally encounter disrespectful bosses with poor people skills. Most of management is there because of company loyalty, not because of skills either so it’s whatever they can scrape up.

Most good technicians leave. There are good ones but they’ll leave sooner than later. It wears on you to work a job where everybody is extremely unhappy and management is out to get you at all times. 

They promise a lot of stuff and never follow through. They’ll promise guys they will sign your hours and send you to school but it’ll never happen. Always excuses. They don’t respect their employees 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with folks who are  goal orientated and  enjoy being there . Having supervisors who recognize your efforts and offer constructive critiques . 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
working with marginally functional equipment usually during breakdowns or harsh weather conditions .

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work is outside and weather influenced . Work culture is very good . Everyone understands their area of responsibility as a team member .   
 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Steady . Always something on the todo list . Foreman has a list and I see jobs developing from my position as a  Shunt driver . We both manage which haul gets done next as this works out well for both of us .Before you know it it's time to go home as 12 hour shift is complete .

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great Group of people.! Rooms to stay closer to site, Or shuttle from town and stay at home during nights. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Maybe just the first day, Big equipment. Once you get some training and some butterfly’s out your system no stress there. Listening to your fav music all day and rip quads to smoke area… 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Like anywhere either jump right in and mingle or smile and nod from the side lines. I thought is was great ! 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Everyday s the same, Get there after hour shuttle ride with 5 mins for a quick smoke. Say Hi and Byes and off to your tractor and round you go. Only thing that’s different daily is hours as of wether.

They promise you everything and then deliver 10%. If you speak only English speaking, your wrong. They do not care about you. No matter how much they tell you they do. And the benefits are actual garbage. You are a number. You are replaceable. Also the pay is poor. Wages aren't high in Quebec. So that means they cannot be higher in another province. If you have a good idea. Better keep it to yourself... you will be French explained by uneducated people how your wrong. It hasn't changed in years. Hadashville to oakbank. They like you dumb. So you dont ask questions. 

Some times the workload is a little hectic they want to maximize the profit which I understand but some days were a nightmare a lot is put on the night staff which I think ended up getting resolved but I had enough of always getting put in stressful situations becuase other team members wouldnt take an extra step to help the team as a whole. But other than that everyone is great loved working with everyone here the work load can get pretty stressful.

A typical day lasts from 12 to 15 hours. I learned how to operate various machinery with minimal training. Few days off. The workplace has a culture of harrasment and discrimination. Complaints are rarely resolved. The work is often hazardous. Favoritism is an issue. The best part of the job was the ability to work alone in the summer. The hardest part of the job was the constant harrasment by employees and supervisors alike.

You go to work in the freezing cold weather. Very very hot in the Summer time. You work 10 to 12 hour shift with only 20 minutes brakes. The management say thay have your back. If you have problems.  And if you get hurt on the job.  God help you. Thay will let you go and throw you out in the field. No questions asked. You will die here. There is no transit (Bus) transportation. You will just be a number here.  If you do come to work there.  You will see for your self. 

They HR is not supportive, they will allow anyone in a higher position to bully them and retire anyone that challenges safety and any discussion of a union. They also push their ways and work people past the 8 hour requirement making you sign your overtime right away for their benefits when you work a 14 hour shift that’s normal you get no over time. Before warned. 

Berger does not care about there employees what so ever. Alot of gosib from the employee and management. Talk bad behind other's backs. They don't respect there employees at all. They promise you stuff and don't keep there word. I could go on and on but it pays the bills and if you don't have any secondary schooling it's pretty much the only good paying job on the river.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I like the people I work with and my boss is great.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with the night shift i'm on.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work  environment is very dusty.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Typical day is busy and fast pace.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Attendant 31 salaries reported	$23.72 per hour
Journalier de production 14 salaries reported	$21.95 per hour
Laborer 17 salaries reported	$21.84 per hour
Opérateur 6 salaries reported	$22.08 per hour
Préposé - maintenance 4 salaries reported	$23.25 per hour

Working at Berger: company overview and reviews

Berger

Berger ratings

Popular jobs at Berger

Salary satisfaction

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected