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

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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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454 reviews

3.0

Apr 12, 2016

Maintenance coordinator

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Poet is a leader in the making of bio products

Cons

Upper management under pays the salary positions To the point I don't think they believe they need those positions the boots on the ground get aid good.

2.0

Mar 31, 2016

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Not too many employers in South Dakota. With the revolving door you can expect a position opening up anytime.

Cons

Working at POET is like working in a pressure cooker environment. If you are a good performer you will be expected to pickup the slack of others. Burn-out and turn over is very high. See the number of positions continuously open.

1.0

Mar 29, 2016

Management

Operations shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Get a phone that you don't have to answer when the plant calls. But, take personal calls on it at work. Work 20 hours a week. Spend my time on E-bay till it's time to go home. Don't have to learn the on boarding check list that the hourly employees that work for me have to learn to get a pay raise. Being able to tell if someone is quiting or getting fired by checking this site and seeing a review from someone in upper management to make it seem that everything is great.

Cons

Turnover, turnover and turnover. How many people have you hired within the area that you get your corn? Ever wonder why? The best advertising is word of mouth. Management that thinks they don't have to do anything. Isn't your title "working supervisor".

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