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 81 reviews)); "The pay was good and some of the people were ok." ((in 67 reviews)); "Great teams to work there" ((in 21 reviews)); "lots of overtime good coworkers" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Poor management with lack of talent." ((in 66 reviews)); "Long hours and over the week" ((in 25 reviews)); "Direct Manager is a micro manager who doesn't seem to understand how workloads work." ((in 22 reviews)); "Bad leadership, no considered direction" ((in 15 reviews)); "No bonus for managers" ((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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2.8

26% would recommend to a friend

(840 total reviews)

William Christensen

34% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

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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

3.0

Feb 3, 2016

Production Operative

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good and friendly atmosphere among employees.

Cons

Unjustified decisions superiors. Favoritism for friends and families superiors.

4.0

Nov 20, 2015

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Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

high tech machinery and excellent senior management good product

Cons

lay off in winter every year due to seasonal slowdown

5.0

Jun 13, 2015

Review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employees, community feeling, support, management, and attitude

Cons

Commute, vending machine, flowers, heating and telecommunications

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