Pros
Between my wife and I, we've worked in 5 different job settings. In our experience, POET goes above and beyond implementing programs and experiences that translate into phenomenal growth opportunities that have lead to promotions and increased responsibilities. In terms of benefits, POET has always had a keen eye towards what would make the benefits package better. In the years I've been employed, we've added three additional holidays and the 401k match has gone from 3-4%, while the employee component has dropped from 2:1 to 1:1 to achieve the benefit. POET has also focused on family and does it's best to provide flexibility to navigate family situations. Another new program added in the last few years was 40 hours of leave when a new baby comes home or a child is adopted. The focus on employee benefits has been fantastic.
Cons
As in all manufacturing jobs, there can be a level of stress at the biorefinery that must be personally managed. The biorefineries feel understaffed and many folks wear multiple hats.