Does Orica pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Orica employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Orica. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Orica?

84% of Orica employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Orica 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Orica?

Manager (21) , Engineer (16) , Analyst (8) , Finance (7) , MMU Operator (7) , Senior Manager (6) , Finance Business Partner (5) , Graduate Engineer (5) , Sales Manager (5) , Supervisor (5) , Account Coordinator (4) , Coordinator (4) , Intern (4) , Operador De Campo (4) , Product Manager (4)

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

"great people to work with in the team" ((in 51 reviews)); "Good benefits but too few" ((in 23 reviews)); "Good pay but depends on the department and generally speaking good bonus'." ((in 22 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 18 reviews)); "Salary is good" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 26 reviews)); "Upper management is lost, no direction, no loyalty and no communication." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good company with some bad managers unfortunately." ((in 7 reviews)); "Senior management is giving no direction and global workforce is seriously demoralized." ((in 5 reviews)); "Extremely poor communication and accountability all around." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Orica layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Orica locations?

Watkins , Denver , Opelika , Jeffersonville , Morris , Marion , Liberty , Brooklyn , Canada , Louisville , Madisonville , Raleigh , Gold Hill , Dallas , New Braunfels , Nashville , Aurora , Winnemucca , Columbus , Joanna , Homer , Warrenton , Africa , Southeast Newberry

Orica reviews

4.0

84% would recommend to a friend

(481 total reviews)

Sanjeev Ghandi

93% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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Orica has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 481 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Orica employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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481 reviews

3.0

Nov 7, 2023

Mediocre management supported by strong work ethic

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Innovative and capable technical and operational teams. Strong product portfolio. Stable business. Good place for long-term employment if you fit the culture.

Cons

Regional management lacks vision and inspiration. Too much focus on short-term KPIs and career stability. Finances are restrictive due to mature industry. Few opportunities for non-technical employee growth. Poor work-life balance. Stumbles by on the shoulders of capable employees.

4.0

Jun 20, 2023

Good

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, no weekends, room for growth, company vehicle

Cons

Lot off management changes, experience is lacking

3.0

May 16, 2023

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Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers. Competitive pay and benefits.

Cons

Below average vacation time. High rate of turnover. Location not convenient. Executive team not in touch with needs of employees. Poor communications with employees. Corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Australia completely out of touch with needs of the US and Canadian companies. Not a good work-life balance.

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