Employee Relations
Bemis operates manufacturing facilities in 58 locations in 10 countries, employing diverse teams of talented individuals to deliver the highest quality products to our customers. We support those teams with state-of-the-art facilities, technical training and a positive work environment that encourages personal growth and innovation.
We are committed to hiring and promoting employees based on talent and their contributions to the success of the business. All employees are entitled to respect and to work in a safe environment, free from all forms of harassment.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
Bemis complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws which prohibit discrimination due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or status in any group protected by federal, state or local law. At Bemis, our goal is to attract and retain a diverse workforce that closely matches the diversity of the communities in which we work.
Bemis has also committed to make all lawful efforts, where it is practical and reasonable to do so, to implement the fair employment practices embodied in the MacBride Principles in our Northern Ireland Operation(s). The Northern Ireland Operation adheres to the requirements as set out in employment law in Northern Ireland and annually reviews compliance and achievement with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.
The MacBride Principles were launched by the Irish National Caucus in November 1984 and consist of nine fair employment affirmative action principles that encourage non-discriminatory U.S. investment in Northern Ireland.
Harassment
Bemis’ harassment policy does not tolerate verbal or physical conduct by any employee that harasses, disrupts or interferes with another employee’s work performance or that creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile environment. Bemis expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or status in any group protected by federal, state or local law. Improper interference with the ability of Bemis employees to perform their expected job duties will not be tolerated.
Workplace Violence
Bemis is committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees, which includes a workplace that is free from any form of violence against any employee. Violence includes, but is not limited to, threatening and intimidating behaviors, verbal comments, physical abuse, use or the threat of use of weapons, bringing any type of weapon onto company property, vandalism, arson, sabotage or any other act that is deemed by management to be inappropriate in this regard.