The J.M. Smucker Co. Reviews

Pros

As far as working for a large corporation goes I would say the culture and people are great here. I know people have said it has gone downhill, but it is still loads better than other companies.

Cons

I think a lot of companies, even locally, would offer a lot more salary to their employees

Pros

Get paid $21+ per hour to start with really great benefits. I love the people I work with and it’s easy to move up in pay!

Cons

The rotation is tough, 2 weeks days then 2 weeks nights-2 on 2 off 3 on etc.

Pros

Lots of opportunities for those who want to put out extra effort and have skills. Or you can choose to blend in and have balanced work-life.

Cons

Many jobs require living in northeast Ohio.

Pros

Talented employees Fairly good health care and other benefits Opportunities for recognition and promotion for self-starters Excellent, well-respected brands

Cons

Several reorgs over the past few years make it difficult to know who to contact for projects. Very lean departments, many with open positions or newly appointed people lacking depth and understanding of their role. Antiquated, disconnected or siloed product specification systems are inefficient and cumbersome

Pros

I really liked working here because I thrived on corporate structure. I like a clear path and clear job duties and that's what I had here. Great benefits!

Cons

To become manger you need a degree which I didn't have.

Pros

Healthy Work-Life Balance Challenging projects Fast-paced environment Great campus for on-site work Flexible remote work opportunities

Cons

Still using out-dated technology for some major systems

Pros

Pay and benefits are good

Cons

Company claims to be an HPO but is so far from it. Leaders aren't managing effectively. There is zero accountability with hourly staff but they're more than happy to railroad salary management. Negative culture across the plant environment. Constant finger pointing across all 4 teams. Employee engagement surveys are lowest I've experienced in my career. Attrition continues to be high even after 3yrs.

Pros

Money and perks were great.

Cons

Leadership poor at best and so much backstabbing across the organization.

Pros

A nice work life balance was valued by most employees and managers.

Cons

Growth opportunities were low. College interns seemed to get dibs on new opportunities. Culture also was shifting after Big Heart acquisition, felt like a number, but they still preached the old Smucker "you're like family" culture.

Pros

Resources of a large company.

Cons

A lot of hours are required to be successful.