shipper/receiver

quality assurance technician

mechanical engineer

material handler

quality assurance manager

Skjodt Barrett

There is absolutely no room for growth. This company does not promote from within, unless you are a part of the President’s “favourite 5” who are people he used to work with and who he continues to promote throughout the company. Everyone else too bad for you. You can probably WFH but if you aspire to have good pay and advance in your career that won’t be enough to keep you. The senior management team is inexperienced primarily because they were given their roles not earned them. This review sounds harsh but it is the honest truth. 2023 the company has seen 6-7 Managers quit. If management wants to change this narrative then they should give employees a real chance for career growth and stop promoting based on favouritism and politics. It cannot be a coincidence that everyone who is an executive used to work with the President at another company. 

Skjodt Barret has been a transformative and energizing work experience. The opportunity to work with plant teams and customers across North America is both exciting and stimulating. 

As the business responds to the post-COVID, post-inflation food environment, there are significant opportunities for personal growth and development. 

My onboarding experience and subsequent development opportunities have unfolded with ease and speed, enabling me to integrate and grow quickly with the business. 

The leadership team genuinely cares about its people, and prioritizes mental wellbeing and balance while responding to market challenges and busienss opportunities

The company has a lot of management issues. People placed in roles they did not earn therefore they have no experience on how to lead their team/department. The company has been in financial trouble for a few years and it keeps getting worse. I sense a lot of people will lose their jobs as a result. Managers have been quitting every 2 months for the pat year. It is not a stable time for the business. I don't think the president has the best interest of the employees in mind. HR is also biased and uneducated. If you ask the leader of HR a question she literally asks you to answer your own question. I have never seen anything like it. If you want coop experience join for 6 months to a year. If you are seeking a stable career in an enjoyable company... do not join. 

The organization values work-life balance and offers a hybrid work model, with strong collaboration and support across teams. There is a clear focus on developing and promoting internal talent, which creates good career advancement opportunities. While some processes could be streamlined to reduce repetition and there is an opportunity to place more emphasis on structured personal development and recognition

I loved my time at Skjodt Barrett Foods. I enjoyed the people and the interaction I was fortunate enough to have with everyone from the top down. The Management Team I was involved with was very patient and very accommodating. I learned so much about business in general from my time there - and I was part of something that started off small but grew quickly and I learned how to adapt to change. Change isn't always easy but with patience and flexibility and the willingness to accommodate changes - it is a good thing. Being a receptionist at a company that I truly respected and admired made my job that much more fulfilling.

SBF's is a good place to work. It is a fast paced environment with lots to do, so for anyone eager to learn and contribute there is a lot of opportunity to add value. The people and culture of the organization has a family feel, where you are respected and treated fairly. There is good flexibility and a strong emphasis on work/life balance. It can be busy at times with multiple priorities competing with each other, but there is a great group of people to partner with and work together to achieve goals. The management team is very approachable, humble and easy to work with - it is nice working at a organization where the senior leaders are accessible and very much feel like a part of the group.

A typical workday starts in morning at 7 and it begins with everyone catering to their responsibilities. We takeover the charge from night shift people and continue with the productive work. Here, I learned about working in fast paced manner in a team environment and how to manage work during problematic situations. The management and job culture is good and morning shift begins with a small discussion about day's work. Hardest part of job is managing work during problematic situations with machine but it also teaches the work and time management skill. An enjoyable part is that one may be working a different thing everyday, you may get assigned the same work or a different work. To conclude its both learning and fun experience.

The people are genuinely great to work with, and the leadership team is experienced, approachable and truly cares about employees well-being.  The culture supports a healthy work-life balance, and the hybrid work model is a huge plus.

One downside is the company is relatively lean which can limit opportunities for upward mobility.  While development and learning are encouraged there aren't always many roles to grow into.

That said, the company benefits from large and stable ownership which creates a sense of security and long-term stability.

Overall, it's a positive, people-first place to work with strong values and a supportive environment.

I enjoyed my time working at SB Foods. The team was friendly and the workers were hard working and really nice. Receptive to improving overall Health & Safety. You can tell that everyone really cares about the company and one another. Sure, there is always room to improve, but I think the SB Foods team really tries hard to keep their staff engaged and happy. 

this could be a better company if they got rid of some of the management.maybe if they started treating the employees fairly and with some respect it would be a much better place to work 
. they will cut your pay or take pay away from you promise things and never keep their promises.this place is dirty and thy make baby food when they know they are being  audited or reviewed they actually hide things in trailers just so nobody sees it

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Quality assurance manager 4 salaries reported	$78,750 per year

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