Assembler (Former Employee), 9696 buffalo spdy – May 15, 2012
I was in charge with meeting the customers financial banking needs. I was mainly focus on checking and savings extracting any product from the members.
Sales Assistant & Promotions Coordinator (Former Employee), Fort Worth, TX – May 8, 2012
Pros: wonderful job training.
Cons: temporary employee.
Alcon Laboratories was a progressive company that allowed plenty of training and education opportunities. This is where I first began using Microsoft Windows (it was new at that time), and learned the basics of their software. I was unable to get a full time postion as I was contracted through Manpower.
The free lunches were great the monthly meeting with all employees was fun.
QA Inspector (Former Employee), Aliso Viejo, CA – May 3, 2012
Pros: good
It was a fast pace. The people were great. It was fun to be there with the production people. The hardest part was walking and carrying items from building to building but it was good exercise.
Clinical Research Coordinator (Former Employee), Fort Worth, TX – May 1, 2012
Pros: lunch with manager
Cons: short break times
Communication skills are highly important to maintain work assignments and time oriented deadlines. Proficiency with computer keyboard skills are also necessary to accurately type and enter data for critical clinical studies. My co-workers are very helpful and was able to improve team building skills. The most enjoyable part of the job assignment was – more... being able to solve problems using previous experience and relevant skills. The hardest part of the job was being able to maintain communication with the manager whom worked off-site. – less
This was the first pharmaceutical company I worked at. I specifically enjoyed my team and the innovative ideas we would produce and carry out. Unlike other departments, ours had the perfect balance of working on your own and working as a team.
The benefits were comprehensive and a huge plus. You also had access to the company's cafeteria, fitness center – more... and company store. Since Alcon is an eye care pharmaceutical company, you received discounts on eye care products, Lasik surgery (or other similar procedures), etc.
The only major downside was the work/life balance. From my experience and hearing others' experiences, many people expect you to answer your phone, emails, etc. at anytime of the day, including late-night hours. In my opinion, I like having a strict division between my work life and my personal life. I don't mind doing extra hours at home or at the office when it's necessary, but getting contacted at 9 p.m. frequently seems unacceptable to me.
All in all, I enjoyed my time here. The company itself is great and I applaud its mission and values. – less
Productive company with room for advancement with flexible hours that promotes education.
Iron Cutter (Current Employee), Cleveland, OH – April 14, 2012
Pros: getting off at 1:51pm
Cons: lack of safety.
To start at 4:30am, sometimes 5:30 am. I learned how to pour iron, make molds, operate a swing saw;use a Sandblast machine and an arc welder. Management is honory a cares less about the employee's. My co-workers, majority of them have been there 20 yrs. plus and, mostly stubborn. The early start and being burnt is the hardest part of the job. Getting – more... off at 1:51 pm. – less
Perhaps the management should re-consider the OHIO facility
and, simply move the entire operation to CHINA or INDIA!!
At that time, NO one needs to worry about getting burn, dealing with rough attitudes or dealing with 4:30AM daily fiasco/s!
I personally had a huge success with over the shore MOLD MAKER/s!
A fairly complex mold was re-designed and processed three times and still ready for full operations in 5 week/s!
We were advised for the same task and/or assignment in
the state of Pennsylvania for 6 months of turnaround!
Now go figure!
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Senior Administrative Marketing Assistant (Former Employee), Fort Worth, TX – February 28, 2012
Pros: good benefits, positive work enviroment, and eager to promote
Cons: have to know someone to get hired
Very positive experience, fast paced, eager to train, promotes easily, and positive work enviroment.
Alexander – May 2, 2012
Perhaps the management should re-consider the OHIO facility and, simply move the entire operation to CHINA or INDIA!! At that time, NO one needs to worry about getting burn, dealing with rough attitudes or dealing with 4:30AM daily fiasco/s! I personally had a huge success with over the shore MOLD MAKER/s! A fairly complex mold was re-designed and processed three times and still ready for full operations in 5 week/s! We were advised for the same task and/or assignment in the state of Pennsylvania for 6 months of turnaround! Now go figure!