Insteel Reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(43 total reviews)

H. O. Woltz III

91% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Insteel has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 43 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Insteel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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43 reviews
4.0
31 July 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible with good locations. The people are great to work with

Cons

Pay is below market value, the company is relatively old school at a high level and there aren’t many options for upward mobility

1.0
2 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The only pro in my eyes is the schedule. I like 12 hour shifts because you end up having more days off.

Cons

I could write a chapter book on the cons working for Insteel. First off, they play favorites with certain employees. Some employees are allowed to do anything while others cannot. Insteel’s management and pay is absolute trash. They could care less about their employees or their employees lives. They preach safety, but at the end of the day they show that they only care about numbers and production. Also, if you such as blink the wrong way, they will fire you. I’ve never seen such a turnover rate in my entire life. Management will lie to you constantly and stab you in the back. They rarely give raises. The environment is very filthy and the plant has very little airflow thru it. They claim to be a family company, but could literally care less about your home life or situation. If you want ptsd, they are the place to go. There is no way to work your way up or succeed at this company. The insurance is expensive. Most of the long timer employees will be nice to your face but talk behind your back and even make up lies about you to get you in trouble or fired. The employees act like a bunch of two faced woman and children, and enjoy causing trouble.

5.0
1 Aug 2024

Insteel is good company.

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

One of the best reasons to work at Insteel Industries is the company's strong reputation for providing a stable and supportive work environment. Insteel is known for its commitment to employee development, offering opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization. Additionally, the company emphasizes safety and quality in its operations, which contributes to a positive and secure workplace. Working at Insteel can also provide a sense of pride in contributing to the production of high-quality steel wire reinforcing products used in various critical infrastructure projects.

Cons

5. **Location**: If Insteel’s facilities are located in less urban areas, commuting or relocation might be a challenge for some employees.

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