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

3.0

Mar 23, 2021

Great job

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and keeps you busy

Cons

No flexible schedules available at the moment

Pella Response

Hello, thanks for your review. While our team members place different values on benefits, we complete a competitive analysis on our total rewards package to ensure it is well-rounded – this includes compensation, bonus programs, retirement benefits, medical premiums, and much more.

3.0

Jan 15, 2021

Pella’s okay

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, decent benefits, and overtime

Cons

Management is poor and LOTS of overtime

Pella Response

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback and for your hard work serving our customers. We are thankfully experiencing high customer demand and favorable business growth. As a result, our team members are working overtime on many lines—many appreciate the added income and job security. If you’re willing to share more specific feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

2.0

Jan 6, 2021

It's a job

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good, decent benefits

Cons

No work life balance. 8 hour days are rare, but 10 hour days and 8 hour Saturdays are constant. It's very easy to burn out. Very high employee turn over.

Pella Response

Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work serving our customers. We are thankfully experiencing high customer demand and favorable business growth. As a result, our team members are working overtime on many lines—many appreciate the added income and job security. Work-life balance is important and we are actively building plans to help with this, including recruiting more dedicated team members like yourself at all Pella locations. If you’re willing to share more specific feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

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