Is POET a good company to work for?

POET has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 487 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 83% 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 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at POET?

83% 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 people to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "good pay and overtime offered" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great benefits and rewards package." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great team members to work with" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great benefits with generous bonuses and profit" ((in 10 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 POET locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Caro , Chancellor , Preston , Coon Rapids , Shell Rock , Wichita , Menlo , Cloverdale , Hanlontown , Marion

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4.2

83% 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

May 7, 2026

Great Culture and Forward-Thinking Leadership

People and culture manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Strong People & Culture team that genuinely cares about employee growth, development, and long-term potential Collaborative environment where employees do not feel like just another number on a roster Leadership is approachable and invested in building a positive culture Great cross-functional collaboration and teamwork, especially with the in-office environment CEO has a strong vision for the future of energy, ethanol, and expansion into new markets, which creates excitement and momentum for the company Good opportunities to learn, grow, and take ownership of impactful work

Cons

In-office Monday–Friday schedule supports collaboration, but remote or hybrid flexibility should be considered more in today’s work environment. Some processes and systems are still evolving as the company continues to grow and scale

POET Response

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and feedback. We're glad to hear that you've experienced the collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and growth opportunities that are important to us at POET. Our team works hard to create an environment where employees feel valued, connected to our mission, and empowered to make an impact. We also appreciate your thoughtful feedback regarding workplace flexibility and evolving processes. As our company continues to grow, we're constantly evaluating opportunities to improve how we work while maintaining the strong collaboration and culture that help drive our success. Thank you for being part of the POET team and for helping us continue to learn, grow, and improve.

4.0

Mar 25, 2026

Strong pay and benefits, but lack of leadership.

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Pay, Benefits, and High Level Problem-solving.

Cons

Self-preservation mentality, Lack of Gumption, leaderless

1.0

Mar 13, 2026

Blame Everyone But The Process

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A few decent people, but don't be fooled - no one really helps.

Cons

Let's start with a lack of attention to details. When systems don't work and you tell the 'engineers' what is happening, you are told you aren't doing it right. Then when they find out later that you were telling the truth, it matters little. Blame never rests at their feet. And in the process, other 'managers' will belittle people who are sacrificing far more than they are to make it work. Stay away from this company.

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Strong pay and benefits, but lack of leadership.

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