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 42 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great benefits and rewards package." ((in 41 reviews)); "Great team members to work with" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great team focused and friendly." ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Poor management with little direction" ((in 14 reviews)); "Training is helpful and you can reach out to other ACs when you need assistance." ((in 10 reviews)); "Managers do not provide clear direction when asked preventing you from doing your job (and receiving said merit" ((in 5 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

1.0

Jan 30, 2026

Good place to gain some experience, then get the heck out!!

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice office to work in.

Cons

Multiple toxic “leaders” across several divisions. You don’t realize how under compensated are until you leave for anywhere else!

POET Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your perspective, as it helps us better understand where we’re doing well and where we need to improve. We’re sorry to hear that aspects of leadership and compensation did not meet your expectations. POET continues to invest heavily in leadership development, culture, and competitive compensation, and we regularly review market data to ensure alignment and fairness. While experiences can vary across teams and roles, feedback like this reinforces the importance of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. We value open dialogue and encourage current team members to share concerns through available feedback channels so they can be addressed in real time. We appreciate the contributions you made during your time at POET and wish you continued success in your career.

2.0

Jan 11, 2026

Doesn't live up to their own expectations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Stability and generally a good culture in the work environment but this can change from location to location.

Cons

Constantly falls short of all of the "values" the company claims to have. Everything corporate is really subpar. They claim to try and offer above standard benefits, but the health insurance options are the worse I've ever seen. Between both options your likelihood of being able to actually afford to go to the doctor is abysmal. They offer only a handful of perks, most of them centered around the corporate office and unusable to most employees. They offer a profit-sharing system but usually focus on expansion that leaves little to be shared. Instead of paying people what they are worth and what they contribute, local sites are hand tided by corporate "analysis" to be "competitive", planting sites in small towns with small economies and claiming to be better paying jobs in the area. Ultimately, instead of living up to the family oriented-small business atmosphere they promote, they end up high speed, high profit corporate shell without the pay to match.

5.0

Dec 24, 2025

Great place

Merchandiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work and grow

Cons

More flexibility would be nice

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