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).

Reviews by job title

454 reviews

3.0

Mar 18, 2021

Review

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work with great people

Cons

Not competitive with local wage for similar jobs.

POET Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Our CARE/HR team conducts market analysis reviews to ensure that our total compensation is competitive for similar positions at similar companies. POET also believes total rewards goes beyond just base pay and we also offer bonus programs and quarterly profit sharing to ensure a competitive total compensation. Beyond compensation, our wellness program, benefits offerings, growth and development opportunities, etc. round out our total rewards package at POET. We’re sorry you feel your individual pay is not competitive, and we encourage our team members to reach out to their leader and/or the CARE/HR team with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions! Thank you again for your feedback and the opportunity to review your thoughts. We value all feedback and believe it is a gift.

5.0

Feb 22, 2021

Great Team, Challenging Work, Great Pay and Benefits

Talent strategy manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

POET has been a great place to grow in my career. Lots of very talented people working here working towards an exciting mission to make the world a better place with renewable energy. Great pay, benefits and culture too - on-site fitness facility, healthy market, annual bean-bag tournament, family picnic, etc.

Cons

A little traditional at times, coming around to things like working from home

1.0

Nov 17, 2020

Low pay

Maintenance tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No pros I can think of

Cons

Low pay and expensive benefits

POET Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to review POET. We believe that all feedback is valuable. We take great care in researching and implementing processes to help us be competitive in many things, including pay and benefits, in each of the areas that our operations are located. Please feel free to talk to your manager, or to your People and Culture Partner (HR), about any current concerns you have. Again, thank you for your time and feedback. POET's Talent Scout

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