Does Butterball pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Butterball employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Butterball. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Butterball?

51% of Butterball employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Butterball 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Butterball?

Production (13) , Production Worker (11) , Production Supervisor (10) , General Laborer (8) , Industrial Maintenance Technician (8) , Machine Operator (8) , Maintenance Technician (8) , Supervisor (6) , Warehouse Worker (6) , Line Worker (5) , Assembly Line Worker (4) , Intern (4) , Maintenance Supervisor (4) , Production Associate (4) , Factory Worker (3)

What are the pros of working at Butterball according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and thats about it." ((in 42 reviews)); "Benefits are good but some issues with supervisors aren't" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good people to work with and overtime" ((in 19 reviews)); "If you are ready for some GOOD Money Butterball is the place to go!!" ((in 10 reviews)); "Awesome coworkers they will lend a hand." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Butterball according to real employee reviews?

"Hours were long." ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor management and not professional at all" ((in 18 reviews)); "NO work life balance especially if you are on 2nd shift" ((in 6 reviews)); "better training on leadership rolls able to lead in the right direction" ((in 6 reviews)); "Toxic environment, two faced management, much favoritism" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Butterball locations?

Mount Olive , Ozark , Raeford , Carthage , Garner , Jonesboro , Huntsville , Goldsboro , Kinston , Montgomery , Raleigh , Joplin , Butterfield , New York , Turkey , Fayetteville , Ozark , Saint Louis , Springfield , Fond du Lac , Grand Rapids , Wyandotte , Clinton , Charlotte , Dudley , Greensboro , Greenville , New Bern , Rocky Mount , Arkansas City

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Butterball reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(351 total reviews)

Jay Jandrain

76% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

Butterball has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 351 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Butterball employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

351 reviews

5.0

Jun 30, 2025

It’s a blessing

Shift lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not like the other companies butter is better

Cons

Every thing is on point with the difference in quality

Butterball Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback and for being a part of the Butterball team for the past few years. We're glad to hear you recognize the difference in quality and appreciate the values that set us apart. Your support means a lot, and we’re committed to continuing what works while always looking for ways to grow stronger together.

4.0

Jun 17, 2026

Great culture, but office requirement hurts work-life balance

Brand manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place, great culture. Work life balance went bad once everyone went back to the office.

Cons

Need to be in the office 5x

3.0

Jun 15, 2026

Decent benefits offset by six-day workweeks

Tray pack assembly line

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits were decent for the role

Cons

Working 6 days a week Management

Butterball Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the benefits to be a positive aspect of the role. We’re sorry to learn about your concerns regarding the work schedule and management experience. We understand how important work-life balance and supportive leadership are, and we’re continuously working to improve in both areas. Your feedback is valuable in helping us identify where we need to grow and make meaningful changes. If you’re open to sharing more about your experience, we encourage you to reach out to us at feedback@butterball.com. We’d appreciate the opportunity to listen and learn. We appreciate the time you took to leave this review and wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

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