Pros
Grainger has a great culture. People are friendly and fair. There is a lot of pride about working at Grainger and it is well recognized in industry. The physical environment at HQ is beautiful with good perks like a great cafeteria and on-site health club.
Cons
Grainger is a middle market payer. Many people have been with Grainger for a long time, so at first you are at a disadvantage because you do not have the internal network. The organization has a marketing and distribution focus and the products are generally not complex. If you want an environment with a high level of academic acumen you will get bored. There is still little focus on international business. This is growing but it is an area with limited career growth opportunities. It is a fairly large company and at times can move a little slowly. Grainger has a way of lulling you into complacency.