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

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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454 reviews

5.0

Dec 21, 2023

Great job

Plant operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great atmosphere to work in, great people to work with, attention grabbing opportunities to learn and better yourself

Cons

I have no cons at this time

4.0

Dec 1, 2023

Decent Place

Plant technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lot of time off, good bonuses,

Cons

Long time to advance, low pay for work required, hard to get things wrong fix due to 24 hr continuous process

5.0

Nov 23, 2023

An operators view

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I started as a stranger and feel I was quickly welcomed to my team. From the very first day I was learning new things, laughing at crazy stories, and bewildered and intrigued by the seeming complexity. After a year I have what many call a work family. I feel like I belong. I love how, as a group, we discuss aspects of the operation, ask and answer each others questions and help each other out. I am constantly learning. A curious persons paradise as there is always another level of understanding to reach for. The GM and management is very supportive. We get fed good food frequently, hydration packets in the summer, the best gear, treats and all sorts of goodies. We are cared about and looked after. It FEELS like management cares, they don’t just say they do. Everything that you could want is made available to do the job right and safe. One of the things that really struck me was reading about how Jeff Broin used to sleep in his car so he could weld on the tanks when he was first starting out. I love that my CEO knows what hard labor is.

Cons

The training is a little all over the place, but that is because the best opportunities to learn usually come when something happens. The scenarios can be complex and vary wildly and so can’t really be simulated in a training. You have to kind of try to teach yourself by watching and paying attention and finding answers to your own questions. The shift rotation is something I don’t think I’ll ever figure out how to comfortably transition, and the temperature extremes can be a little rough sometimes, but nothing unbearable.

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