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 139 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 118 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 42 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 105 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 44 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 30 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 21 reviews)); "No career advancement or training." ((in 16 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

(1,246 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,246 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).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Aug 17, 2018

Msg

Commercial director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One of top competitors in the chemicals distribution market.

Cons

The size of Portuguese market.

5.0

Aug 17, 2018

Really great change happening and more to come

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture is changing in a very positive direction and it's really an exciting time to see where it's going. The leadership team has changed for the better and everyone seems really positive, excited, and ready/willing to make good changes. A lot of new roles opening up and people being hired which is a very positive sign of company growth, and there are tons of career opportunities here. Really good retirement savings benefits like the 401K company match and bonus.

Cons

Technology/systems that are in place are old/outdated or don't function well. There seems to be a LOT of different systems being used. Some of this could be eliminated by simply making the investment and getting 1 (new and current) system that does the same as having 5 different systems. Sometimes Univar seems "old school" and hierarchical with the exec team (i.e. "only execs get these perks", senior leaders coming across as unapproachable) BUT with the new leadership I do see this changing and going away as the culture takes a more positive direction! I think if they want to be competitive they have to offer more in terms of benefits for employees (good vision and dental, medical is okay, but no real perks like working-from-home or summer hours, and vacation) to keep the good employees and attract new ones.

Univar Solutions Response

7y

Thank you for recognizing that Univar is growing in more ways than one. We feel confident in our roadmap to transform our business, which includes (stealing your term) "modernizing" the way we act and conduct our business, especially around technology.

3.0

Aug 17, 2018

Senior Sales Operations Business Analyst

Senior sales operations business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly atmosphere and laid back culture. Work/Life balance is good, as long as you make it happen. This is a good, large, solid company to work for. You won't have to worry about losing your job.

Cons

Advancement opportunities are slim and pay is lower than other companies for the same position. I took this job more for the stability than the pay.

Univar Solutions Response

7y

Thank you for recognizing that we are a growing and stable company. We understand that sometimes challenges do arise with growth. However, we continue to make disciplined investments into the way we operate as we build and develop our talent and positively influence our communities. We also continuously invest in our people as we recruit top talent and become one of the best places to work.

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Jobs at Univar Solutions

Material Handler - Commerce, CA