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Bison is run by a passionate and involved Owner who is invested in the business in every aspect. He cares about every step of the process and how his products are created. The employees are close, and they all care about their work. Most of them have been there for a long time, making it a close-knit environment. They all work very hard, as it is still a small-business feel and operation. There's a variety of products and a lot of quirks that make selling the products fun and engaging. You also get an employee discount which is a perk.
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The building could use some renovations.
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Family-like and very friendly culture, from top to bottom Management that feels accessible and is very communicative with all levels of employees Great work-life balance Awesome history and 30+ years of local presence in Colorado Constantly innovating new outdoor products and the founder communicates regularly with employees to hear their feedback and ideas for product development Many of the product lines are made in the USA and/or assembled in house Fair wages and regular evaluation for pay increase Ethical sourcing of imported materials and labor where applicable Great PTO and full benefits Cool product line and stand behind the quality of all products sold
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Factory building is a bit dated, but has character (old vending machines, appliances, decor, etc.)
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Decent product (belts) Employs more people than it should because of the labor intense processes and touching things multiple times
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Product offerings lack focus and suffer because of it "Innovation" - nope. Production straight out of the 1940's Poor communication Misrepresentation of benefits Hostile work environment Dangerous - PPE and workplace safety laws overlooked Filthy and disorganized Great lengths gone to in attempt to make products appear American Made, but most are imported Owner actually brags about sneaking products into America from China/Vietnam in his travel luggage. (paracord bracelets, belts, chalk, etc.) without having to pay duties/taxes.