Caltrol reviews

4.1

80% would recommend to a friend

(78 total reviews)
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Scott Bedell

93% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Caltrol has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 78 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Caltrol employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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78 reviews
5.0
Dec 18, 2015

proud to be a part of Caltrol

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Caltrol is an employee-owned company - such a luxury in this day! I am very fortunate to be an owner of Caltrol knowing that I am saving for retirement AND the company contributes too!!!! The people that work here are fantastic!!--and know what they are doing!! they take pride in their work and are very helpful. there are also company wide activities - bbq's, pot lucks, and always something going on. - it's a great team!!!! The management is open-door and willing to listen to you AND they listen!! They are very helpful and always looking for improvements. Benefits are awesome. floating holidays, a great time-off program and the medical benefits are very competitive in this market! I am proud of being a part of Caltrol!

Cons

I can't think of any!

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Caltrol Response
10y
Wow! Thank you so much for this review! I'm really happy that you're enjoying Caltrol! This attitude is key to building and maintaining the culture that will drive success! Thank you for mentioning the things that we sometimes take for granted, like bbq's potlucks, etc. I am "proud to be a part of Caltrol" too and proud to be a part of your team!
5.0
Oct 21, 2014

Excellent place to work for!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Caltrol is a flat organization so you feel very connected to the company. It's also an employee owned company so people tend to pull their weight. Managers are easily reached and take suggestions into consideration. Great benefits! Teamwork is huge here and people in the office are very helpful and friendly. There are usually several events around the office including potlucks and office holiday themes.

Cons

As of now, there are none.

1.0
Jul 9, 2025
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Pros

Flexible work hours and no pressure to be in office just for the sake of visibility. Autonomy to manage your own time and deliverables. Some individual contributors are talented and committed despite systemic issues. If you're politically savvy, there's room to climb.

Cons

Leadership tends to trust a select few, often forming one-sided opinions without hearing other perspectives. Cross-team collaboration is poor—teams operate in silos, and internal competition outweighs team spirit. Recognition and decision-making are often influenced more by proximity to power than by performance or merit. Open feedback is rare; people hesitate to speak candidly, knowing that only certain voices are heard or rewarded.

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Caltrol Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re happy to hear that you appreciated and valued the flexibility, autonomy, and talented colleagues that define Caltrol. We recognize your feedback on collaboration, recognition, and decision-making, and we’d like to offer some context. Our leadership team actively seeks diverse input across teams through regular meetings, open-door policies, and company surveys. While not every perspective may be immediately visible in decisions, efforts are made to consider multiple viewpoints. Performance, data, and business impact drive our decision-making and recognition programs, not favoritism. We understand that cross-team collaboration can always be stronger. Our ongoing initiatives are designed to improve connectivity, strengthen alignment, and break down any perceived silos. Caltrol remains committed to building on our strengths while addressing opportunities for improvement, and we encourage all employees to use the channels available to share feedback directly. Direct engagement allows us to act more effectively than anonymous forums. Your voice matters. We would encourage you to reach out to our HR department directly to discuss further. We would appreciate the opportunity to gain more insight into your comments and concerns as we continually evolve and ensure Caltrol remains a great place to work.
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