Does Greif pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Greif employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Greif. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Greif?

57% of Greif employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Greif 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Greif?

Production Supervisor (15) , Machine Operator (14) , Intern (10) , Maintenance Technician (10) , Supervisor (10) , Production (8) , Manager (7) , Plant Manager (6) , Maintenance Manager (5) , Analista (4) , Auxiliar De Produção (4) , Engineer (4) , Estagiário (4) , Financial Analyst (4) , Forklift Operator (4)

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

"Benefits are good" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good pay and fellowship with employees" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good open casual culture" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Long hours but it’s a job" ((in 7 reviews)); "Less training for new employee." ((in 6 reviews)); "Flat organization, less opportunities for career advancement" ((in 3 reviews)); "Alot of passive aggression, favoritism, and spineless management who does not care for your team." ((in 3 reviews)); "Communication is lacking and needs to get better." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Greif layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Greif layoffs and their outlook for job security at Greif in 2026.

Greif reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(366 total reviews)

Ole Rosgaard

53% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Greif has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 366 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Greif 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

366 reviews

4.0

Feb 24, 2020

Solid company with a good history

Office administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Department manager very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Great co-workers Excellent vacation policy (up to 6 weeks PTO), ability to work from home on occasion, good training, good benefits.

Cons

Not all departments are as well managed as ours. Very focused on the bottom line. Lack of appreciation for those who have many years of experience with the product line. Temperature and fumes in the manufacturing areas.

5.0

May 9, 2018

The Greif Way

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pete Watson and the rest of the leadership team have put forth tremendous effort to establish a company culture which has made Greif a leader in the modern industrial packaging industry.

Cons

It's a little inconvenient to have the two separate buildings for Corporate and North America headquarters

Greif Response

6y

Thank you for your positive review. We are glad that you are enjoying your experience with Greif! It's great to hear you liked our leadership and culture. We read every review and are dedicated to utilizing the feedback to enhance the experience for all of our Greif colleagues. Thank you again!

5.0

May 22, 2017

Manager

Production manager and production scheduler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment , the team was outstanding and the growth is up to you

Cons

When you can work and have a home life, there is nothing else you can ask for, so I have no cons

Greif Response

6y

Thank you for your positive review. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with Greif! It's great to hear you loved our environment and teams. We read every review and are dedicated to utilizing the feedback to enhance the experience for all of our Greif colleagues. Thank you again!

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