Does Ventura Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ventura Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ventura Foods. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ventura Foods?

52% of Ventura Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ventura Foods 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ventura Foods?

Machine Operator (16) , Production (10) , Production Supervisor (9) , Supervisor (6) , Production Worker (5) , QA Technician (5) , HR Manager (4) , Lab Technician (4) , Maintenance (4) , Maintenance Technician (4) , Manager (4) , Processor (4) , Logistics Coordinator (3) , Maintenance Supervisor (3) , Operator (3)

What are the pros of working at Ventura Foods according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good but not great" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good benefits starting day one." ((in 41 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 35 reviews)); "Ventura Foods has a great culture!" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great coworkers and work environment" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Long hours and little family life" ((in 10 reviews)); "poor communication, out of touch upper management, no chance of advancement" ((in 10 reviews)); "No work/life balance for new hires as you WILL be working 7 days a week." ((in 6 reviews)); "No training whatsoever!" ((in 5 reviews)); "upper management will only notice you if you come from a reputable school." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ventura Foods layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ventura Foods layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ventura Foods in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ventura Foods locations?

Brea , Chambersburg , Birmingham , Saginaw , Ontario , Saint Joseph , Waukesha , Bremen , Fort Worth , Savannah , Opelousas , Albert Lea , Thornton , Dallas , Irvine , Orange , Visalia , Duluth , Portland , Salem , Atlanta , Port St Lucie , Tarrant City , Gardendale , South Holland , Easton , Brooklyn , New York , Arlington , Columbus

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Ventura Foods reviews

3.5

52% would recommend to a friend

(387 total reviews)

Christopher (Chris) Furman

76% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

Ventura Foods has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 387 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ventura Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

387 reviews

3.0

Dec 22, 2025

Decent

Finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Excellent compensation 2. Great people 3. Terrific onsite location

Cons

1. Toxic environment with leaders 2. Lots of gossip of personal business

Ventura Foods Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value all perspectives and will reflect on your comments as part of our ongoing efforts to improve. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

1.0

Dec 16, 2025

Not Worth it .

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Hours Monday thru Friday plenty of vending machines to buy food and snacks .lots of Immigrants Working there.

Cons

Not a Safe place to Work alot of Safety Hazards they dont let you leave the Facility for your 30 minute lunch or Management is bad with Communication .

Ventura Foods Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your perspective and take your feedback seriously as we continuously strive to improve. Your input is important to us and will be considered as we work on enhancing our workplace.

3.0

Dec 14, 2025

Not too much pros or cons

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

regular work, get over time

Cons

unorganized processes and communication keeps changing

Ventura Foods Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is valuable as we work toward enhancing the employee experience, and we appreciate your contributions to the team.

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