Is Pella a good company to work for as a Machine Operator?

Machine Operator professionals working at Pella have rated their employer with 3.3 out of 5 stars in 21 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Pella employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Machine Operator Jobs at Pella now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Machine Operator interview questions at Pella .

Does Pella pay Machine Operator employees well?

Machine Operator professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Pella with 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 21 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.4% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Machine Operator salaries at Pella.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pella?

Sales Representative (67) , Department Manager (33) , Trade Sales Representative (30) , Customer Service Representative (28) , Machine Operator (23) , Sales (22) , Outside Sales Representative (21) , Manager (20) , Project Coordinator (20) , Sales Associate (17) , Retail Sales Consultant (16) , Operator (15) , Human Resources (12) , Intern (12) , Sales Manager (12)

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

"They are great at being a people focused culture and there is an unmatched passion for the customers that employees serve." ((in 103 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 99 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 94 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 39 reviews)); "Pella's values that are laid out are truly lived and the leadership are not just "managers," they coach, empower and develop their team members!" ((in 25 reviews))

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

"Poor management and could never get a full 40hr work week" ((in 81 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 35 reviews)); "There is no training and goals are unrealistic." ((in 22 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 15 reviews))

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Pella Machine Operator reviews

3.3

66% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)

Emily Videtto

Not enough data to show CEO approval

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.6

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

Machine Operator employees have rated Pella with 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 21 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Machine Operator professionals have a good working experience there. Pella is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Machine Operator professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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21 reviews

4.0

Feb 7, 2024

Potential

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is potential to advance if you are a hard worker.

Cons

Long, hot days in the summer.

4.0

Jan 26, 2024

Decent

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, Benefits, coworkers, mostly relaxed atmosphere

Cons

Boring, management is hit and miss, raises are almost impossible to obtain

Pella Response

Hello, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We are committed to ensuring that Pella is a great place to work for our team members across the business. We're proud to offer competitive compensation packages and benefits for our team. If you'd like to share more feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com. Thank you for your dedication. -AH

1.0

Jun 28, 2023

Terrible

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None, total joke of a place to work

Cons

Everything from the top down

Pella Response

Hello - Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. At Pella, we strive to ensure that every team member has an opportunity to reach their full potential and grow their career. What you describe doesn't reflect our expectations for the team member experience, and we'd like to look into this more for you. Please email us at employerbrand@pella.com. We will share your feedback with the appropriate team. Thank you! -AH

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