Wonderful Organization To Be A Part Of - Sales Grainger Employee Review

5.0
15 Mar 2021
Recommend
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Pros

To summarize in one phrase: Grainger values its employees. The work environment is educated, friendly and professional. Proudly diversified employees of Grainger are provided with the right tools, training and importantly, encouragement to both succeed in their role and pursue their individual career paths. I've worked for one of Grainger's main competitors, and it's night and day how Grainger employees are treated and valued for their contributions to the organization. There is no better test than this global pandemic to prove what a wonderful organization Grainger is. I am proud of how Grainger has represented what it stands for throughout the pandemic to both its customers and its employees.

Cons

Grainger has strong culture principles that include starting with the customer and winning as one team. If you're someone who enjoys working and making decisions on your own, Grainger's principles will be seen as Cons. However those who apply Grainger's principles to their work, no matter what that work is within the organization, will have success.

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5.0
25 June 2026
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Pros

Schedules were very flexible! Leadership cared

Cons

It was really exhausting, hot work in the warehouse

4.0
6 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are decent and reasonably priced. They offer a 401k match, BCBS insurance, FSA, HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, and accidental D&D coverage. They also do a 3‑to‑1 match for donations to non‑religious 501(c) organizations. There’s a big emphasis on volunteering, with plenty of opportunities to get involved. The building itself is beautiful, with a free on‑site gym, a coffee shop, real trees in the atrium, a waterfall, and a large cafeteria (though the food can vary). They’re also flexible about which days you come on‑site, depending on the team’s schedule. If I needed to switch a Monday for a Thursday, it was never an issue. My manager was also supportive of remote work on days when the weather made commuting difficult.

Cons

Admins do not get an annual bonus. They're really strict on Overtime, really weird about worrying about mini costs. Like they'll spend 50k on a week-long training but freak out if people want to rent a car while being in town. Can't buy lunch for this 3 hour meeting to cut costs, but we'll drop 10k on this other thing. It's also so unfair that some people get to work remotely and others are forced to come in 3 times a week, for the exact same roles. Every meeting is basically online, so it's just silly and a power trip.

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