It's a job - Machine Operator Pella Employee Review

2.0
6 Jan 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay is good, decent benefits

Cons

No work life balance. 8 hour days are rare, but 10 hour days and 8 hour Saturdays are constant. It's very easy to burn out. Very high employee turn over.

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Pella Response
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Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work serving our customers. We are thankfully experiencing high customer demand and favorable business growth. As a result, our team members are working overtime on many lines—many appreciate the added income and job security. Work-life balance is important and we are actively building plans to help with this, including recruiting more dedicated team members like yourself at all Pella locations. If you’re willing to share more specific feedback, please email us at employerbrand@pella.com.

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5.0
4 May 2026
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Pros

Pella offers a strong culture with a genuine focus on people, quality and community. I appreciate the collaborative environment and the pride people take in the work we do. It’s a place where your contributions matter and you feel connected to the bigger picture.

Cons

No major downsides based on my experience.

4.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great product, hours were good, and good culture overall. I worked there for well over 10 years and was very sad to leave.

Cons

The Birmingham branch went through several owners during my long tenure with the company. Each owner had its pros and cons. Eventually Birmingham was bought out by the corporate office. The company constantly changing owners gave alot of anxiety and employees were often left feeling a lack of stability. There is not alot of room for growth and the starting pay is not the best, unless you are in Trade sales.

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