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?

"Great benefits that start the month after your first complete calendar month." ((in 44 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 42 reviews)); "good pay and overtime offered" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great team members to work with" ((in 16 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 10 reviews)); "Managers do not provide clear direction when asked preventing you from doing your job (and receiving said merit" ((in 7 reviews)); "Lack of advancement opportunities in my area of work" ((in 5 reviews)); "I told the supervisor the conveyer was 4ft to long two months before." ((in 5 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

4.0

Mar 18, 2025

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

POET offers great benefits and good pay for our rural area.

Cons

Not much turnover which makes for fewer opportunities for advancement.

5.0

Mar 18, 2025

Excellent company to work for!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative and forward thinking company. Truly cares about its team members and about making a positive impact in both their local communities and the world. POET put in fitness centers at each of its locations. Great support network!

Cons

No cons at this time.

3.0

Feb 23, 2025

Supervisor

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible pto...writing these words to meet the stupid word requirements for this review.

Cons

Not many opportunities to move up

POET Response

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Thank you for the note and for recognizing our great PTO program and the strength of POET’s benefits package. We appreciate your perspective on advancement opportunities and want to emphasize our commitment to developing leaders across all 34 facilities. With long tenure and low turnover at our Macon plant, we strive to provide growth opportunities that support career advancement. Our relocation program is a great resource for current team members, external candidates, and interns looking to take the next step in their careers. We truly appreciate your feedback!

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