Profitable company with high revenue yet lack of pay for employee's - Manufacturing Associate First Solar Employee Review

2.0
Apr 12, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Co-Workers are great. Building and work area is clean.

Cons

Low pay with very little raises. It's hard to make ends meet with the low salary and First Solar wonders why people are always quitting finding better paying jobs. Little to no advancement opportunities. I had a co worker who spent 7 years with First Solar who only made $2 and hour more then me before she quit for a better paying job. HR lies in orientation saying First Solar is Union friendly but once hired in if you mention the work Union you'll get yelled at by management or even fired. Supervisors and Management act like they're better then you and treats you like kids.

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Pros

People are very nice to work with

Cons

Career development opportunities are less

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First Solar Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience at First Solar. We’re happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed working with our team and found the people to be welcoming and supportive. We’re grateful for your contributions and for sharing your perspective with us. If you have any further thoughts or feedback, please feel free to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
4.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

The work-life balance is great! The company will provide opportunities for professional growth.

Cons

Being on the corporate team, you kinda get lost in the flow of the day-to-day.

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First Solar Response
2d
Thank you for your feedback and for being part of First Solar for more than three years. We're glad to hear that you've enjoyed a strong work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth. Creating an environment where associates can grow and thrive is something we value greatly. We also appreciate your thoughts on recognition and visibility. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the associate experience and ensuring associates' contributions are recognized across the organization. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. If you'd like to provide additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
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