Menards reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(6,997 total reviews)
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John R. Menard Jr.

49% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Menards has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6,997 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Menards employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
4.0
Oct 16, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible scheduling, for part timers. Part timers basically have to be given off if requested 14 days in advance. Raises are based on competency tests, but the manager will take them with you for a learning opportunity. Lots of room to grow within a company without a any degree from a 4 year institution. I saw many people with a 4 year degree who was a manager. The company has a manger training program. You can even work your way up to corporate or be a store general manager which pays six figures. The store does profit sharing if you work over 1000 hours in one year. This can be up to 8k in cash bonus. The company sends out a really cute flyer in the mail. The company also sends you a small gift for each holiday and your birthday. The company will pay you holiday and weekend pay at $3 dollars extra per hours. If you get a fork lift license you get an $1. This is $4 dollars an extra per hour. This adds up. If this lands on a government holiday such as labor day or memorial day then you get an extra $3 for holiday pay. That's $7 extra per hour.

Cons

Dental was offered but was expensive as a part timer. Even as a full timer it is expensive. The punch clocks are in each department. You will spend almost your whole break walking to punch in or out, or standing in line. No fridge to store food in the break room.

3.0
Apr 19, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Menards is an excellent place to work if you’re single and want to make a decent living. However, if you have loved ones at home, your relationship with them will suffer. You’re anticipatedto work long hours and and at least 2 weekends a month. You’ll also most likely close 2-4 nights a week, meaning you won’t be home until 11pm or later. You will work a minimum of 42 hours a week and sometimes upwards of 60. Expect to miss holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. But like I said if you have no one at home and don’t mind working a lot you can make good money. Easy to promote from within.

Cons

Menards does not offer good benefits, not even matching a 401k. They do offer a yearly cash bonus, though. I recommend this as an excellent first job to someone first starting to establish their finances. However, Management positions at Menards do a very poor job at maintaining a work-life balance. It's not uncommon to have to close one night and open the next morning.

1.0
Feb 3, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Weekly pay, busy work, easy to learn

Cons

Long hours, unfair treatment, overlooked to appease others

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