Does Arla Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arla Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arla Foods. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arla Foods?

83% of Arla Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arla Foods 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arla Foods?

Student Assistant (23) , Manager (10) , Intern (9) , Internship (9) , Category Manager (8) , Machine Operator (8) , Senior Manager (8) , Warehouse Worker (8) , Process Operator (7) , Project Manager (7) , Warehouse Operative (7) , Dispatch Operative (6) , Engineer (6) , Accountant (5) , Brand Manager (5)

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

"Good team and people there" ((in 36 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 27 reviews)); "Pay was good and very good organised people" ((in 24 reviews)); "My colleagues were great and friendly." ((in 22 reviews)); "And good opportunities for voicing your opinions." ((in 16 reviews))

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

"stupid shifts and bad management" ((in 18 reviews)); "Low salary on the position of trainee" ((in 16 reviews)); "Managers do not always walk the talk" ((in 10 reviews)); "No bonuses and the coffee could be better" ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours, time away from home" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arla Foods layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Arla Foods locations?

Basking Ridge , Appleton , Jersey City , Denmark , Denmark , New Brunswick , Kaukauna , Green Bay , Greenleaf , Denmark , Everett , Sweden , Poland , Warsaw Center

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Arla Foods reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(559 total reviews)

Peder Tuborgh

88% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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Arla Foods has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 559 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arla Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

559 reviews

4.0

Jul 26, 2019

Working for Arla

Dispatch operative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive wage, ability to swap shifts with other colleagues for time off

Cons

Long hours, no holidays as they are incorporated into your roster

3.0

Jun 26, 2019

Good for your onwards career

Bdm

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unpretentious and open working climate

Cons

Different and stiff and un flexible workflow

2.0

May 21, 2019

Disjointed

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is ok Opportunity for overtime

Cons

Managers don't engage with team No training or support unless you ask, which is then ignored and it is your own fault. health and safety is a joke, minor items jumped on, major issues ignored. Managers spend all day at their computer, no proactive support, you have to do that yourself.

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