Does Darling Ingredients pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Darling Ingredients employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Darling Ingredients. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Darling Ingredients?

56% of Darling Ingredients employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Darling Ingredients 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Darling Ingredients?

Truck Driver (10) , Account Manager (9) , Maintenance Technician (9) , Class A Truck Driver (8) , Driver (5) , Operator (5) , Production Supervisor (5) , Accounting Clerk (4) , Machine Operator (4) , Maintenance Manager (4) , Manager (4) , Plant Manager (4) , General Manager (3) , Production (3) , Route Driver (3)

What are the pros of working at Darling Ingredients according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay Easy work Paid weekly" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good people" ((in 16 reviews)); "Decent pay, some good coworkers" ((in 6 reviews)); "I enjoy the team here" ((in 6 reviews)); "Casual dress, insurance and 401k." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Darling Ingredients according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and nights but worth it come pay day" ((in 8 reviews)); "Horrible upper management, don't care about employees" ((in 7 reviews)); "Culture is bad." ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of leadership and no communication from Ops." ((in 5 reviews)); "Stinky, poor communication, older equipment" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Darling Ingredients layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Darling Ingredients locations?

Irving , Dallas , Cold Spring , Jackson , Los Angeles , Des Moines , Grapeland , Newark , Fayetteville , Houston , Byram , Pocahontas , Springdale , Union City , San Francisco , Ankeny , Linkwood , Tampa , Atlanta , Ellenwood , Omaha , Collinsville , Russellville , Paducah , Indianapolis , Tacoma , Kansas City , Bedford Park , Blue Island , Lynn Center

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3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(69 total reviews)

Alfred Horn / Stefan Schlecht

69% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

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3.0

Jun 12, 2013

Good company, dirty work, not many opportunities for advancement.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable company that will be here for years, don't have to worry about the company closing. or being layed off.

Cons

Most of the hiring of management comes from outside. They do not promote within the company very often. Recently hired COO, and several VP's all from outside companies. Raises are 3% per year, no matter how hard you work. Recent email from Human Resources clearly defines this. With current cost of living increases of around 2.7%, the 3% raises really don't amount to much.

1.0

Oct 16, 2012

They Were Okay Before The Merger With Griffin

Transportation

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Darling's plan was better before the merger, but the compensation is still the best in the business for drivers.

Cons

Fear is the go-to management tool. Women and minorities can forget advancement. Top-heavy and fantastically inept. Customers are unhappy. Workers are unhappy. Management is headless and heartless.

5.0

Aug 5, 2012

Good pay, Excellent 401(k) & Profit Sharing, Outstanding Insurance

Foreman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company keeps growing, especially after buying Griffin. The work seems to keep increasing at all plants, this translates into a very steady job. The pay is really good, especially for low skill positions. They match retirement contributions and have profit sharing. The health insurance has become outstanding.

Cons

The work is very physical with long hours and harsh environments; hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It can be a dirty and smelly environment. Also, management has earned a bad reputation as being non-responsive, defensive and malicious. In fairness, I see that changing incrementally.

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Good company, dirty work, not many opportunities for advancement.

They Were Okay Before The Merger With Griffin

Good pay, Excellent 401(k) & Profit Sharing, Outstanding Insurance

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