Does JELD-WEN pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JELD-WEN employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JELD-WEN. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JELD-WEN?

26% of JELD-WEN employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JELD-WEN 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JELD-WEN?

Group Manager (34) , Manager (19) , Regional Sales Representative (14) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Machine Operator (12) , Production (12) , Project Manager (12) , Maintenance Technician (11) , General Laborer (9) , Forklift Operator (8) , Engineer (7) , Production Specialist (7) , Builder (6) , Intern (6) , Production Manager (6)

What are the pros of working at JELD-WEN according to real employee reviews?

"The people have been great and more than willing to help me adjust to my role." ((in 82 reviews)); "good benefits and a lot of over time" ((in 79 reviews)); "The pay was good and some of the people were ok." ((in 60 reviews)); "Great teams to work there" ((in 16 reviews)); "Work environment was good then." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at JELD-WEN according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management with lack of talent." ((in 68 reviews)); "Long hours and over the week" ((in 24 reviews)); "Direct Manager is a micro manager who doesn't seem to understand how workloads work." ((in 22 reviews)); "No bonus for managers" ((in 14 reviews)); "Bad leadership, no considered direction" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about JELD-WEN layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed JELD-WEN locations?

Charlotte , Klamath Falls , Grinnell , Mount Vernon , Pottsville , Stayton , Hawkins , Vista , Bend , Ringtown , Garland , Towanda , Lexington , Atlanta , Rantoul , Ludlow , Kissimmee , Venice , North Wilkesboro , Pataskala , Union City , Ligonier , Dodson , Yakima , Chicago , Phoenix , Grand Rapids , Grand Prairie , Rocklin , Sacramento

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JELD-WEN reviews

2.8

26% would recommend to a friend

(840 total reviews)

William Christensen

34% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

JELD-WEN has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 840 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The JELD-WEN 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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840 reviews

1.0

Mar 28, 2025

Don’t bother

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

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This is an awful place to work all around! Money is not good, you never work 40 hours always get sent home and frequently as in multiple times a month they’ll shut down for 1-3 days with a 24 hour warning if your lucky! Hr is AWFUL supervisors are AWFUL coworkers are AWFUL

Cons

There are no pros only cons for this crap hole of a job

2.0

Mar 27, 2025

Need help

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Benefits are good -Flexibility on hours

Cons

-Management needs help -Always looking for short term answers for shareholders benefit.

1.0

Mar 11, 2025

Sucked

Builder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing to speak of .

Cons

Short breaks mediocre pay and unprofessional co workers.

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