Does Food Safety Net Services pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Food Safety Net Services employees rate their compensation and benefits as 1.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Food Safety Net Services. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Food Safety Net Services?

16% of Food Safety Net Services employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Food Safety Net Services 1.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.0 for culture and values and 2.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Food Safety Net Services?

Microbiology Technician (51) , Lab Technician (37) , Microbiologist (12) , Path Lab Analyst (12) , Technician (10) , Lab Tech (9) , Laboratory Technician (9) , Microbiology Lab Tech (8) , Chemistry Technician (7) , Micro Tech (7) , Pathogen Lab Analyst (7) , Main Lab Lead (6) , Micro Lab Technician (6) , Micro Technician (6) , Media Technician (5)

What are the pros of working at Food Safety Net Services according to real employee reviews?

"Met some great coworkers while there." ((in 29 reviews)); "He is the reason why I started working at FSNS. "Most" of the people I worked with were great to work with." ((in 23 reviews)); "We have what is called "shopping" once or twice a quarter for free food." ((in 12 reviews)); "I work individually with little supervision due to having trust between the supervisor and I. Learned a lot of hands" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great opportunity to move up in the company and to use your education to the full ability." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Food Safety Net Services according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management ." ((in 67 reviews)); "Long hours when busy." ((in 23 reviews)); "The benefits are horrible." ((in 17 reviews)); "There is blatant favoritism by management that creates an uncomfortable environment and pits employees against each other." ((in 17 reviews)); "Some of our managers have gross narcissism and act as though they are some kind of god" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Food Safety Net Services locations?

San Antonio , Amarillo , Fresno , Grand Prairie , Phoenix , Omaha , Columbus , Atlanta , Green Bay , Springdale , Commerce , Tucker , Greeley , Dallas , Covington , Allentown , Stone Mountain , Boise , Hyrum , Greensboro , Mansfield , Turlock , Fort Collins , Seattle , Springdale , Alpharetta , Hell

Food Safety Net Services reviews

2.3

16% would recommend to a friend

(427 total reviews)

John W. Bellinger and Amanda Bosse

25% approve of CEO

15% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (427 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Food Safety Net Services has an employee rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 427 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Food Safety Net Services employee rating is 34% below average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

427 reviews

4.0

Aug 31, 2019

Great environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As long as you are committed to your job and responsibilities, it’s a great place.

Cons

Long hours and low base pay.

Food Safety Net Services Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are continuing to evaluate our total compensation program(s) to ensure we are competitive within the industry. We also provide lots of opportunities for growth and development into supervisory roles as well as pay increases. I hope you will take the time to meet with your manager and discuss the next steps on your career journey with FSNS. Feel free to give me or a member of the HR Team a call as well to discuss further. Bob Cox, SVP, HR.

5.0

Aug 21, 2019

FSNS Review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. FSNS invests in new equipment and uses the best consumables. You never have to work with broken or inadequate equipment, or improvise because you do not have what you need. You have the tools you need to perform the job. 2. The company pays for third party calibration for many critical pieces of equipment, which is fantastic. Not having to be the one to calibrate everything is amazing! 3. There is a culture of safety. Safety concerns are addressed and not ignored. 4. Sister labs are helpful and a huge resource if you have questions or need help. 5. The nature of this line of work can be very stressful with client demands and shifting priorities. However, you become really good at multitasking, being efficient, excersing patience, managing stress, prioritizing, and evaluating. Developing these skills serves you in all aspects of life! 6. Helping to ensure a safe food supply. Everyone eats! You can have a far reaching impact!

Cons

This isn't my first time working for a commercial lab. There are cons associated with being in this line of work. 1. The hours: Working in this industry the hours will never be normal business hours (9-5). Let me explain...The business is serving food manufactures. Food manufacturers produce their product typically during normal business hours. The samples will arrive after they are produced. Usually (not always) later in the afternoon/evening. Some products have a really short shelf life and need results prior to shipment. You need to put the situation in context and you will understand why work needs to be done outside normal business hours. 2. Work/Life Balance: This can be tricky. You definitely need to plan more.

Food Safety Net Services Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to provide this positive, candid and transparent feedback - not just regarding FSNS but regarding our business in general. Your statements are spot on! As the situation allows, please assist others as they enter the business and want to better understand how it all works. Key point heard –Importance of leaders and managers being receptive to feedback and checking in often (I will share with key leaders). We appreciate all you do and are happy you are a part of the team! Thanks again! Bob Cox, SVP, HR.

2.0

Aug 17, 2019

It started out as a good place

Microtechnican

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There's a good amount of knowledge to learn about microbiological practices, good coworkers make the job tolerable, ability to be cross-trained in multiple departments.

Cons

low pay, management expected a certain turnaround time so 11 hour shifts were common and expected, favoritism is rampant so certain individuals will likely be chosen to move up over others, technicians were constantly pulled into other departments so the workload was even greater for those still in main lab, management gives early shifts out like hotcakes making it so the rush of samples that come into the lab later on in the day shift is mostly taken on by the later shifts of which there is not a lot, new procedures will be implemented and no one is specifically told the changes for weeks (i.e. changing the incubator for certain tests, changing the agar used for specific tests, etc).

Food Safety Net Services Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. It is unfortunate to hear your concerns and the fact that you left FSNS. I have forwarded your post to the LM and RLM. We appreciate the opportunity to improve and create a culture where everyone is appreciated. I hope you took the time to respond to your exit interview as well. We take concerns seriously and investigate each one. Our employees and our customers are at the center of all we do. I wish you the very best in your future endeavors. Bob Cox, SVP HR.

Viewing 235 - 237 of 427 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Johnson & Johnson

4.1★Compensation & Benefits

Pfizer

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

GSK

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Merck

4.1★Compensation & Benefits