Company town, low pay and very hard to separate yourself from work - Anonymous employee Pella Employee Review

1.0
Aug 27, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very quaint town, nice physical work environment,

Cons

Draconian management, very low salaries- not competitive at all. A lot of people live in Pella, Iowa which is basically a Dutch Reformist colony. Strange little town, kind of Children of the Corn like.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Pella offers a strong culture with a genuine focus on people, quality and community. I appreciate the collaborative environment and the pride people take in the work we do. It’s a place where your contributions matter and you feel connected to the bigger picture.

Cons

No major downsides based on my experience.

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Great product, hours were good, and good culture overall. I worked there for well over 10 years and was very sad to leave.

Cons

The Birmingham branch went through several owners during my long tenure with the company. Each owner had its pros and cons. Eventually Birmingham was bought out by the corporate office. The company constantly changing owners gave alot of anxiety and employees were often left feeling a lack of stability. There is not alot of room for growth and the starting pay is not the best, unless you are in Trade sales.

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