Didn't think it got this bad in the US - Applications Engineer Jabil Employee Review

1.0
16 Aug 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Medical and dental benefits continue for 3 years after you quit on a Friday

Cons

Managers were unbelievably bad. I don't intimidate easily, and I quit after 4 months because I felt intimidated. Was hired as an engineer and was only ever given manual labor to do. The big boss saw me checking the time on my phone and called me in for review on my first day. Had to furnish my own tools for this job, to do the manual labor, I did 12 hours a day, as an engineer... so bad it's confusing... Shop was horribly disorganized, and managers made us pretend to build robots for made-up customers when corporate came around. When I was actually being productive, bad project management meant that a job I was told to finish in 2 weeks would take 4 or 6 despite 12 hour days + Saturday. I'd complete a work-cell in a week and a manager would come tear it down to work on "software" or something while I was working on something else. Then I'd get in trouble. All the while the boss would talk about Steve Jobs and how hard he worked. Unsafe working conditions like lifting you up 30 feet on a forklift with no harness to pull down heavy equipment so we could pretend to build robots for fake customers. I nearly died. This place is the most ridiculously unprofessional employer I've ever had in 15 years working full time. Randomly received a paycheck 6 months after quitting, for like $100 or something. Still receiving medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits 3 years after quitting, in spite of several calls and emails to HR. I suspect they never took me off the books.

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Good work environment and nice people

Cons

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2.0
20 May 2026
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Pros

1. Compensation is generally fair for the workload and industry standards, providing employees with stable income opportunities and overtime potential. 2. The company maintains strong operational output and has the ability to consistently meet demanding production goals and customer expectations. 3. Employees gain valuable hands-on manufacturing, logistics, and production experience that can strengthen long-term career growth in industrial and technical fields. 4. The workplace encourages efficiency, adaptability, and productivity, helping employees develop strong time-management and problem-solving skills. 5. Working for a globally recognized manufacturer can provide resume credibility and exposure to advanced manufacturing systems and processes.

Cons

1. Employees may experience excessive pressure to meet production quotas and performance expectations, which can negatively affect morale and overall job satisfaction. 2. The workload and pace can create elevated stress levels, particularly during high-demand production periods, leading to fatigue and reduced workplace motivation. 3. Employees who exceed production goals or consistently perform at a high level may feel underappreciated due to limited acknowledgment or positive reinforcement from leadership. 4. Some employees perceive unequal treatment or possible age-related bias in workplace interactions and advancement opportunities. 5. Internal communication and teamwork may be negatively impacted by gossip, favoritism, or coworkers acting in self-interest rather than collaboratively. 6. Some supervisory staff or team leads may contribute to workplace tension through inconsistent communication, lack of transparency, or unprofessional behavior. While Jabil offers strong production opportunities and industry experience, some employees have expressed concerns regarding workplace culture, leadership professionalism, and communication practices. Reports of negative discussions about employees within leadership environments, along with concerns about fairness and inclusivity toward LATAM employees, may contribute to decreased morale and trust if not proactively addressed. Strengthening accountability, communication standards, and inclusion efforts could help improve employee satisfaction and workplace culture overall.

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