Does SanMar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SanMar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SanMar. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SanMar?

67% of SanMar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SanMar 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SanMar?

Account Executive (65) , Processor (11) , Order Picker (9) , Account Coordinator (7) , Customer Service Representative (7) , Production (7) , Supervisor (7) , Project Manager (5) , Warehouse Associate (5) , Equipment Operator (4) , Operations Engineer (4) , Territory Manager (4) , Analyst (3) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (3) , Warehouse Worker (3)

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

"Benefits and good supervisions off weekends" ((in 37 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 27 reviews)); "Work from home is good and the pay is good for what we do." ((in 27 reviews)); "Great culture (feels like a family)" ((in 21 reviews)); "They are very good to their employees.Marty cares about each person and tries the see and know each person in every facility ." ((in 13 reviews))

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

"The pay is low and not competitive." ((in 50 reviews)); "The salary is low but there are many company perks." ((in 14 reviews)); "Bullying and favoritism is common place" ((in 8 reviews)); "The stress is also present for the Supervisors, who have to fight these fires and assuage the frustration of the hourly employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "upper management are mostly home grown" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about SanMar layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed SanMar locations?

Issaquah , Seattle , Preston , Jacksonville , West Chester , Sparks , Irving , Robbinsville , Avondale , Shakopee , Dallas , Reno , Phoenix , Cincinnati , Ashland , Minneapolis , Bothell , Jackson , Boise , Idaho Falls , Charlottesville , Frisco , Houston , Texas City , Knoxville , Nashville , Hamilton , Dayton , Lakewood , Denver

SanMar reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(420 total reviews)

Marty Lott

85% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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SanMar has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 420 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SanMar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

420 reviews

3.0

Jan 2, 2019

Machine Operator

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture Staff Celebrations Very understanding Manager Friendly type environment

Cons

Ridiculous Work load Higher up don't care for receivers and not much for pickers Pay is subpar Increase is minimum foolish conduction of inbounds Job security is 50/50 System is all over the place

SanMar Response

7y

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoy our amazing culture, friendly environment, and have formed wonderful relationships with your peers and manager. We understand that this time of year can be exceptionally busy and thank you for your hard work! SanMar routinely reviews our compensation to be competitive in local markets with our base pay and incentive programs. Additionally, we place a high value on safety at SanMar and encourage you to connect with your local HR dept about any safety concerns you may have so we can work to address these issues immediately. Happy New Year!

4.0

Dec 6, 2018

Processor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Health Plan, Good working Environment

Cons

Sometimes too much physical stress.

SanMar Response

7y

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoy SanMar's benefits and our positive work environment. We acknowledge the physical nature of this position and always strive to be transparent about the role requirements throughout the hiring process. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

5.0

Nov 4, 2018

great company

Restocker/picker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They care about their employees. if you keep your numbers up you will do just fine.

Cons

A lot of walking .

SanMar Response

7y

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoy our employee-focused culture. SanMar does our very best to be transparent about the physical requirements for this role throughout the hiring process. We look forward to your continued career growth at SanMar!

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