Does Pilgrim's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pilgrim's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pilgrim's. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pilgrim's?

61% of Pilgrim's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pilgrim's 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pilgrim's?

Production Supervisor (48) , Production (25) , Supervisor (23) , Maintenance Technician (16) , Production Worker (16) , Manager (15) , Laborer (13) , Packer (12) , General Laborer (11) , Quality Assurance (11) , Debone (10) , Production Superintendent (8) , Human Resources Manager (7) , Line Worker (7) , Maintenance Mechanic (7)

What are the pros of working at Pilgrim's according to real employee reviews?

"I lost a lot of weight and the pay is good" ((in 115 reviews)); "Good benefits pay pretty good" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good people that you work with" ((in 60 reviews)); "You meet a lot of new people and it's good money" ((in 27 reviews)); "Great Coworkers and there are advancement opportunity." ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pilgrim's according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management will not refer noone" ((in 68 reviews)); "Long hours and very dusty" ((in 39 reviews)); "Supervisors are incompetent." ((in 21 reviews)); "redundant work, multiple reports to update, long hours" ((in 18 reviews)); "Too much micromanagement and favoritism." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pilgrim's layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Pilgrim's locations?

Mount Pleasant , Greeley , Athens , Carrollton , Nacogdoches , Sumter , Sanford , Lufkin , Chattanooga , Russellville , Live Oak , Douglas , Mayfield , Moorefield , Canton , Hickory , Gainesville , Guntersville , Marshville , Elberton , Cold Spring , Ellijay , Enterprise , De Queen , Waco , Atlanta , Broadway , Timberville , Pittsburg , Dallas

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Pilgrim's reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,088 total reviews)

Fabio Sandri

64% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

Pilgrim's has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,088 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pilgrim's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Sep 13, 2024

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clear expectations of duties, no outside of work responsibilities or calls

Cons

Limited opportunity for advancement in role

Pilgrim's Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback. We are happy to hear of your positive experience and our opportunities to improve.

5.0

Sep 10, 2024

Decent Pay for area

Production worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits for the area

Cons

2nd shift can sometimes be a lot later than people are used to.

Pilgrim's Response

We appreciate you being a part of the Pilgrim's team! We always strive to plan our shifts to complete timely, however it may vary. I have sent this feedback to the local team. Thank you for the feedback!

4.0

Sep 9, 2024

Good company

Health and safety coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good employees to work with

Cons

None available at this time

Pilgrim's Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback, we wish you well on your future endeavors!

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