Dow reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,434 total reviews)
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Jim Fitterling

65% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Dow has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,434 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Dow employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
1.0
Nov 26, 2017

E H S Tech

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Pros

Nice people overall, although most are "fair weather friends". Complicated policies and procedures require more time with which to comprehend than allowed.

Cons

Very poor management-limited specific job training-negative reinforcement. Accusations of poor performance when in reality the problems are poor management skills on the part of transferred managers as well as senior workers who are waiting out retirement. A piece of personal property was not returned upon leaving the company. Work hours were not revealed during the interview process, nor job expectations. Worst employment experience in 30-year career.

4.0
Oct 28, 2017

Great entry level

Recommend
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Pros

Great healthcare benefits Scheduled pay based on training completion Will pay for schooling for process tech degree Very safety oriented

Cons

Tier progression is based on amount of time worked, not how hard or good you work Require degree to go process, unlike some other plants Depending on placement, may be treated inferior by plant operators Extremely strict

2.0
Sep 12, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Weekly pay. Self-managed tasks leaves you feeling empowered and self sufficient. 8 hrs straight time with paid lunches/breaks. Set schedules mean you get in and out all year round. Safety.

Cons

Dow Chemical/Kelly Services is no longer a competitive pay position in regards to the material handler. A role from which the machine operators to the logistics team rely heavily on while simultaneously underfunding and overworking the one manned role that takes two persons to succeed. The position operates as a high standard role without the same invested moral and hard work that you put into the business. I saved them $30,000 just on my shift alone for the year by working by myself in this under staffed position. If you add the other understaffed shifts together (1st-5th) that is almost $150,000 they have saved shorting us a man for the year! While the merger between Dow and DuPont bites away at the financial aspect of the business, many contract workers in this position are dragged along the lines of a hopeful future and continue to struggle to show loyalty and dedication. The Dow employees are mostly entitled... I mean an "empowered" culture who look down on you, tell you what you can't do in their fear mongering safety culture, all the while commonly reciting, "its not my job to do this-or-that," even if they have training because they know they are protected by their job security no matter their performance or moral standing.

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