Question 1

Does Essendant pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Essendant employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Essendant. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Essendant?

Accepted Answer

31% of Essendant employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Essendant 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Essendant?

Accepted Answer

Warehouse Associate (34), Customer Service Representative (14), Distribution Associate (13), Account Executive (9), Manager (9), Associate Product Manager (6), Order Picker (6), Sales (6), Customer Service Representative (CSR) (5), Department Manager (5), Forklift Operator (5), Product Manager (5), Warehouse Worker (5), Operations Manager (4), Senior Financial Analyst (4)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Pay was decent and knowledge" ((in 41 reviews)); "Met some really great people until everyone decided to stab each other in the backs." ((in 41 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 31 reviews)); "Most coworkers below VP level are good people, intellingent, and easy to work with." ((in 14 reviews)); "Good work/ life balance" ((in 12 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Poor management who will use anyone as a stepping stone to get ahead and they've done this to a good number of people." ((in 29 reviews)); "direct manager was a micromanager" ((in 18 reviews)); "Layoffs were common and at the end, they were cutting into bone." ((in 17 reviews)); "Senior leadership in HR is a disaster and I would not recommend working for them or their department." ((in 12 reviews)); "No training on proprietary systems." ((in 9 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Essendant layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Essendant locations?

Accepted Answer

Deerfield, Suwanee, Chicago, Carol Stream, Houston, Cranbury, Orchard Park, Irving, Atlanta, Charlotte, Twinsburg, Phoenixville, Greenville, Sacramento, Oaks, Memphis, Tukwila, Lithia Springs, Lincolnshire, Kansas City, Buffalo, Perris, Orlando, Woburn, Walker, Salt Lake City, Dallas, Grand Prairie, Denver, Seattle

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very confusing last 2-3 years after a strong and long career. Company has lost direction

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4 year associate

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