Is Pella a good company to work for?

Pella has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,285 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Pella to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Pella have been left by employees working as Intern , Human Resources and Department Manager .

Does Pella pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pella employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pella. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pella?

63% of Pella employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pella 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

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 95 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 87 reviews)); "Great benefits for full time employees" ((in 79 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 37 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 78 reviews)); "Long hours if you choose due to very high demand for Pella products and services." ((in 37 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor training." ((in 21 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pella layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pella layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pella in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Pella locations?

Pella , Murray , Gettysburg , Chicago , Beltsville , Macomb , Auburn Hills , Carroll , Shenandoah , Sioux Center , Orlando , Rockford , Dallas , Detroit , Troy , Denver , Reidsville , Los Angeles , Parsippany , New York , Greensboro , Des Moines , Portland , Jacksonville , Buffalo , Austin , Minneapolis , Warrenville , Saint Louis , West Caldwell

Pella reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,218 total reviews)

Emily Videtto

Not enough data to show CEO approval

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Pella has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,218 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pella 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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1K reviews

2.0

Dec 16, 2021

Average union production job.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A union job with a decent pension and medical benefits. A safe and clean environment as far a production job goes.

Cons

We work way too many hours. We usually see a bit of a slowdown in the winter, but not during the last few years. The CEO has been pushing for “double digit growth” while we are losing more and more people. Everyone is tired and overworked. We are working ten hour shifts and Saturdays right up to Christmas. If you’ve been here long enough, you get some vacation time. But outside of vacation, work life balance isn’t really a thing. If they need you here, you have to be here. And they always need you to be here, for ten hour shifts and Saturdays. We just went through a pay restructuring that got rid of our quarterly bonuses in order to raise pay a bit and be more competitive. However, those who got the lowest raises in the restructuring were the ones who have been here the longest. This makes us feel that our time and experience aren’t valued at all. They are scrambling to get workers in here, while doing nothing to keep the ones we have.

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thank you for your review. Our company is experiencing continued profitable growth thanks to our differentiated strategy, strong leadership team, and talented and passionate team members. As a result, our team members are working overtime on many lines—many appreciate the added income and job security. Pella recognizes this and we are working hard to provide a more positive work-life balance with fewer hours and a defined Saturday work schedule published in advance. We are well-positioned for the future and are deeply committed to sharing the rewards of our success with our team members and communities. We are proud to be a hard-working team and we appreciate your contribution to Pella. If you’d like to share more specific feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

5.0

Dec 16, 2021

Great company culture

Trade sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone has been incredibly welcoming and helpful

Cons

Starting wages are low, especially for a HCOL area.

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thank you for your review. Caring is at the heart of our culture and is part of what makes us unique. Our people make our culture our greatest differentiator. Thank you for being part of the Pella team.

1.0

Dec 15, 2021

Low Pay

Manufacturing technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady work, very few lay - offs.

Cons

Pella no longer cares about the employee. They have cut: 10 minutes of paid break, and 10 minutes of paid lunch, at least 2/3 of our Profit Sharing, Health Screenings, Health Fairs, Amusement Park outings, 2 employee paid insurance, Service Award dinner, Perfect Attendance dinner, Cost of living "raise" does not cover inflation. I would NOT recommend this place to anyone.

Pella Response

4y

Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback. As the COVID-19 pandemic remains fluid, Pella Corporation is working tirelessly to keep team members safe. As such, this has limited ways we can safely gather and celebrate for the time being. We understand your frustrations during this time and appreciate your patience as team member safety is a priority at Pella Corporation. We also greatly value our tenured team members and believe they are the backbone of our company and a big part of what makes Pella so special. If you’re willing to share more specific feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

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