Is Pella a good company to work for?

Pella has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,284 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 96 reviews)); "Good pay gets paid weekly" ((in 90 reviews)); "Great benefits for full time employees" ((in 77 reviews)); "I also find there to be a good work/life balance and the ability to deselect if needed." ((in 36 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 38 reviews)); "Most managers don't know the products; the others have the slightest idea on how to run a team" ((in 23 reviews)); "They will provide absolutely no training on building rapport, almost nothing on psychology of sales, and no guidance on any soft skills." ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor leadership and questionable sales tactics." ((in 13 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?

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Pella reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,217 total reviews)

Emily Videtto

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68% positive business outlook

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Pella has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,217 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

4.0

Jun 11, 2020

Good Place to Work. There is a lot to learn.

Trade sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great culture, you work out if your home and make your own schedule. The initial training is helpful but you end up learning what you need to know from your co-workers and when you’re out in the field. Very little management oversight - you are expected to be a sales professional.

Cons

You and your fellow sales reps are all in basically the same territory because there are not definitive boundaries and there is usually a lot of driving involved. You are not only competing with competitors, but also your own teammates for accounts and it can be difficult when your teammates have worked with Pella upwards of 5-10 years.

Pella Response

6y

Hello, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and efforts serving our customers daily. We're proud to provide our sales team with flexibility and marketing support. If you’d like to follow up, please contact us at employerbrand@pella.com.

1.0

Jun 8, 2020

Its a gamble

Operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly co workers, nice vending service

Cons

Have employees working with no rotation screaming to hit a timer button while they paid kids to stand around and watch. Ive seen lazy people luck out with simple batch jobs on no timer for great pay and there was people who have great work ethics get stuck with no rotations for weeks on jobs that were tantalizing. And as far as management reviews on here they are a joke, they all have it made in the shade and they NEVER do anything wrong. They didn't even have to lift a finger if someone was struggling, and they couldn't do anything but watch because they didn't even know how to build a window. Got IN THE WAY for the most part. It was to the point where I was pulling frames out of the machine and bouncing them off the ground dragging them across the floor possibly damaging welds and that was okay to management as long as nobody else had to help lift them.

Pella Response

6y

Hello, thank you for taking time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience because we value and expect a collaborative work environment. We expect our leaders to demonstrate care and concern for others, as well as commitment and accountability. If you're willing to share more specific feedback, email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

2.0

Jun 4, 2020

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun people to work for

Cons

Don’t disagree with management they will find a way to fire you

Pella Response

6y

Hello, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience — it’s certainly not what we’d expect from our team. We're known for our caring culture and high standards of conduct, guided by the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. We expect our team to have integrity in all that we do. If you'd like to provide more specific feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

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