Question 1

Does Basic American Foods pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Basic American Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Basic American Foods. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Basic American Foods?

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30% of Basic American Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Basic American Foods 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Basic American Foods?

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Forklift Operator (5), Human Resources (5), Line Owner (4), Operator (3), Sales (3), Assembly Line Worker (2), Associate (2), Line Associate (2), Manager (2), Mechanic (2), Mechanical Engineering Intern (2), National Account Manager (2), Procurement Analyst (2), Production Operator (2), Production Worker (2)

Question 4

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

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"benefits are good" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great people and an awsome challenge." ((in 16 reviews)); "The pay is good and very competitive for the area." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great growth opportunities for the business!" ((in 3 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"The management are also terrible, ignoring feedback and ideas employees may have for the company." ((in 13 reviews)); "There were so many changes from the management that we couldn't figure out what we're supposed to do! Different managers, different instructions, terribly chaotic!" ((in 7 reviews)); "Leadership is abysmal and chaotic." ((in 6 reviews)); "People get little to no training, and what training they get isn't very effective." ((in 4 reviews)); "Lack of Engaged employees, CEO / Upper Management" ((in 4 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Basic American Foods redundancies in 2026?

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

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