Above average place to work. - Anonymous employee Grainger Employee Review

4.0
31 May 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Profit sharing is the strongest benefit they offer. It takes a few years to be fully vested, but it has been adding close to 20% of your salary to a retirement plan. There is no option to contribute to a traditional 401k. It is a very stable company to work for. Employees are helpful, but there are definitely some strong cliques.

Cons

The company projects a strong work/life balance, but in reality this is hardly the case. Taking time off is often met with resistance. Being a mature company, advancement in the field is rare. The company is in the process of a soft restructure in order to adapt to today's rapidly changing environment. Often times this leads to unclear job expectations.

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5.0
30 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Having worked for several other companies throughout my career, I can honestly say that Grainger provides the best employee training and development I've experienced. The amount of time, effort, and resources they invest in helping employees succeed exceeds every other company I've worked for combined. Grainger is committed to making sure everyone has the same opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. The company provides the tools, training, and support needed to build a successful career. The opportunities are there for everyone—you just need to ask questions, take initiative, and seek them out. Managers and teammates are supportive, and the overall culture encourages continuous learning and personal growth. In addition to the excellent training, Grainger offers a positive work environment, strong benefits, and a culture built on teamwork, safety, and customer service.

Cons

As with any large organization, some processes can take time due to multiple levels of approval. Workloads can also be demanding during busy periods, but the support from coworkers and leadership helps make those times manageable.

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