Aug 11, 2013
Simplot Company reviews
3.7
72% would recommend to a friend
Garrett Lofto
84% approve of CEO
65% positive business outlook
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3.0
Jul 12, 2013
If you like to work at a place that lives 10 years behind the curve and makes slow decisions, come here!
Anonymous employee
Former employee, more than 1 year
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
1) The one bright spot I see for Simplot is Garrett Lofto. At my time he is/was the President of the Agribusiness division. He is articulate, smart and has a vision. Unfortunately, he is so disconnected from his plant locations and working on his vision that he needs to cut some heads. Garrett needs to develop a pipeline for the younger educated employees or he will lose them all. 2) Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. 3) Strong safety culture. 4) They will invest in training for you if you can prove the need.
Cons
1) It takes a miracle for employees to get fired from here; hence, Garrett’s problem. If there is a stronger word for complacent, insert it as the Simplot motto. 2) Family ran business = stupid decisions repeatedly. 3) Terrible HR at corporate level. When I am explaining to them why they need a ROTH 401k to keep younger employees you have MAJOR issues. 4) They created an environment 30 years ago where they promoted people based on who knows what. Now they are capping other employees because they do not meet the educational requirements. It's a two faced system that upsets a lot of great and loyal employees. 5) Retention rate is high and they boast that, but, for younger employees under 30 its terrible! 6) If your on the manufacturing side the locations are in the middle of nowhere. Unless you like to hunt and fish I would say promotion in Simplot is non-existent.
5.0
Nov 1, 2012
Working at the JR Simplot Company for the past 10 years has been a very rewarding experience!
Current employee, more than 8 years
San Diego, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
A lot of opportunity with an intrepreneurial environment. Pay is competitive within the industry with strong bonus potential based on division performance. Employees are provided the opportunity to create success by taking reasonable, calculated risks.
Cons
Nothing really sticks out as a down side. Upper management is receptive to concerns and complaints are addressed with reasonable resolve. The Company has experienced strong rate of growth and continues to position itself strategically for continued future growth and strength in the markets it serves.
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