Does Univar Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Univar Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Univar Solutions. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Univar Solutions?

50% of Univar Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Univar Solutions 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Univar Solutions?

Account Manager (73) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (24) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Account Partner (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11)

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

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 138 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 119 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 75 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 41 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 34 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 113 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 45 reviews)); "Answer: Terrible managers that are promoted based on who they know not what they know." ((in 28 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 20 reviews)); "HR doesn't care about employees." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Univar Solutions layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Univar Solutions locations?

Dublin , Chicago , Redmond , Houston , Downers Grove , Phoenix , Los Angeles , The Woodlands , Columbus , Dallas , Bedford Park , Morrisville , Atlanta , Strongsville , Twinsburg , San Jose , Norcross , Commerce , Denver , Kent , Birmingham , Salt Lake City , Conroe , New York , Waxahachie , Odessa , Seattle , Providence , Pittsburgh , Tampa

Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,247 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,247 reviews)

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,247 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Univar Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

May 17, 2022

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Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing to say about this

Cons

A big company that continues to absorb others, and yet they don’t grow

Univar Solutions Response

3y

We are committed to being a place Where People Matter, which means providing our employees with a positive work experience as well as opportunities for growth. We appreciate your candid feedback. Reviews like yours help us continue to improve. Good luck to you and thank you for your time and contributions.

2.0

May 16, 2022

Good if you need a quick job

Senior ehs specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Health Benefits, 401k matching

Cons

Just an expendable employee The company only cares about numbers and not about the employees High turnover rate amongst employees due to workplace atmosphere

Univar Solutions Response

3y

Thank you for recognizing our industry-leading benefits. Univar Solutions is a place Where People Matter, and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where your voices are hard. We continue to want to hear from you through our engagement surveys, thought exchange, and open door policy. After hearing from many employees like you, we were able to improve our Works for Me program, rollout no meetings on Friday afternoons, and streamline communications across The Hub. We appreciate your feedback.

5.0

May 13, 2022

Love the people!

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Managers aren’t constantly checking in on you

Cons

Pay out structure for bonuses not the greatest

Univar Solutions Response

3y

We are so happy to hear you love the people at Univar Solutions. Our people are the reason we are here and why we are successful. We encourage you to partner with your HRBP and have open lines of communication with your manager and ask for your transparency so we can get things right. As a Place Where People Matter, we want you to grow your career here! Your feedback is valuable and will help us to make improvements. Thank you for your comments.

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Jobs at Univar Solutions

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Material Handler - Commerce, CA