Is POET a good company to work for?

POET has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 489 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at POET to a friend and 88% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about POET have been left by employees working as General Manager , Administrative Coordinator and Shift Supervisor .

Does POET pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, POET employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at POET. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at POET?

82% of POET employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated POET 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at POET?

Plant Technician (26) , Shift Supervisor (25) , Maintenance Technician (11) , Administrative Coordinator (10) , General Manager (10) , Engineer (9) , Lab Technician (9) , Manager (9) , Merchandiser (8) , Grain Merchandiser (7) , Inventory Specialist (7) , Accountant (6) , EHS Specialist (5) , Maintenance Manager (5) , Management (5)

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

"good pay and overtime offered" ((in 45 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great benefits and rewards package." ((in 36 reviews)); "Great team members to work with" ((in 15 reviews)); "Everyone is very friendly and loves to answer questions." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Poor management with little direction" ((in 13 reviews)); "Training is helpful and you can reach out to other ACs when you need assistance." ((in 9 reviews)); "Managers do not provide clear direction when asked preventing you from doing your job (and receiving said merit" ((in 6 reviews)); "I told the supervisor the conveyer was 4ft to long two months before." ((in 5 reviews)); "Lack of advancement opportunities in my area of work" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed POET locations?

Sioux Falls , Wichita , Portland , Macon , Fairmont , Marion , Shell Rock , Menlo , Chancellor , Bingham Lake , Lake Crystal , Alexandria , Ashton , Coon Rapids , North Manchester , Corning , Emmetsburg , Gowrie , Hanlontown , Caro , Scotland , Preston , Cloverdale , Savannah , Iowa Falls , Laddonia , Groton , Glenville , Shelbyville , Arthur

POET reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(454 total reviews)

Jeff Broin

93% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Senior management

4.0

Career opportunities

POET has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 454 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The POET employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

454 reviews

2.0

Feb 3, 2014

The great company that valued its people and everyone wanted to work there, grew up.

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The facility happens to be located close to my home. The people at the plant level are good both managers and employees.

Cons

If you are looking at a tech or operator career, it is effectively a dead end job. If you are on shift you will do all your training on your days off. Do not expect wages to keep up with inflation.

2.0

Oct 9, 2025

Missing the mark for team members

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company mission to protect the environment is meaningful. There are some opportunities to contribute.

Cons

So many internal challenges. Unequal treatment and policies between locations. No accountability so pay is based on how much you are liked. Team members feel unsupported. Very little training and development. No aligned goals from execs. No long term planning. Little transparency with mostly top-down communication. High turnover ignored by senior leadership. Many areas are like the blind leading the blind. Beware of job postings. They say "culture is king" but it's a culture of control. Not safe to speak your mind. Values are teamwork, communication, and checking egos at the door but senior leadership does the opposite. And Christian values?? Belligerent, demeaning, and offensive communications from the highest levels of leadership. Hypocritical and demoralizing.

POET Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t reflect the culture and values we strive to uphold at POET. We take all feedback seriously and recognize the importance of continuous improvement in areas such as communication, consistency, leadership development, and team support across all locations. These remain key priorities across our organization as we work to strengthen our culture and operations. POET’s mission and values are rooted in making a positive impact on both people and the planet, and we’re committed to improving how we support, develop, and listen to our team members. We appreciate your honesty and the opportunity to learn from your experience as we continue striving to make POET a place where every team member can grow and feel valued. — The POET Team

2.0

Feb 21, 2021

Not a company that will be around long-term

Grain buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary for rural community is good.

Cons

Does not care about talent, plays favorites. Employees can be laid off for no reason based on profits. Turnover is horrible. Company is not up to speed with competition on technology or salaries.

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The great company that valued its people and everyone wanted to work there, grew up.

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Not a company that will be around long-term

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