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?

25% 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 85 reviews)); "The company has Good benefit" ((in 76 reviews)); "The pay was good and some of the people were ok." ((in 59 reviews)); "Great teams to work there" ((in 20 reviews)); "Some of the coworkers were great" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Poor management with lack of talent." ((in 70 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 23 reviews)); "The workforce is truly worn down from working 12 hour days, 6/7 days a week, with no overtime pay or bonus structure, leaving many tired and overworked, The truth is the company doesn't care about its employees or workers, and upper management is always looking over your shoulder as you are constantly micro" ((in 17 reviews)); "Bad leadership, no considered direction" ((in 16 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

25% would recommend to a friend

(841 total reviews)

William Christensen

33% 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

2.1

Senior management

JELD-WEN has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 841 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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841 reviews

2.0

Nov 13, 2016

General labor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

40 hrs a week work

Cons

Complete mismanagement from the top down

1.0

Nov 6, 2016

Sales Rep.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You could plan what you need done for that day.

Cons

Lead by example. I saw a manger lecture a coworker for not wearing dress shoes, and the very next day he was wearing sneakers. This kind of thing happens all the time.

3.0

Nov 3, 2016

Okay company

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will find a variety of people from diverse background.

Cons

Since the training is not really good, the company prefers to hire people from the outside( leadership position).

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