Sysco reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(4,678 total reviews)
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Kevin Hourican

58% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Sysco has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,678 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sysco employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.4 stars).

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4.0
Nov 25, 2014

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Pros

For me Sysco has been a great employer. Guaranteed work, paid vacations, great health benefits prior to Obama care, company still pays 80% of health, the pension froze but the 401k match is a great addition. Overall if you're a self motivator management leaves you alone.

Cons

Employees feel the need to bring in union representation. ABC was removed and WHIP and DIP was brought in. Which lowered the possible income from the high rollers. But the pay they receive is still higher than industry standard. So what they don't understand/comprehend is that the unions don't have the ability to bring ABC pay back. Non production employees will be forced to pay union fees for something that they don't want to start with. If the Teamsters get voted in. Nothing positive can come from it. Because Sysco will play hardball and the employees will lose more than they have already. On top of the 2 1/2 X's the pay rate for dues and an initiation fee.

3.0
Nov 21, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Largest distributor with stellar training and an abundance of resources for professional development. Absolute potential for growth (including not just one gender). Level playing field for the most part. Opportunity for cash/gift card incentives if you pay attention. Competitive benefits as any company this size would offer.

Cons

They get every penny out of you. No work life balance. High stress level job. Highly demanding. If you have a 9-5, I go to Mexico every Xmas mindset, this may not be for you. Your laptop is your child type job.

3.0
Nov 20, 2014

Order Selector

Recommend
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Pros

Teamster Union wages & full benefits, vacation time, perfect attendance for 6 months earns you a paid day off of your choice, free Coffee anytime and once a year a complete dinner. a free Christmas Turkey, one can earn a bonus for production and quality of work standards. $50 towards steel toe work shoes every year.

Cons

This is a hard labor job, requires your Full attention in a fast paced warehouse lifting, bending, working hard , expect lots of mandatory overtime & sometimes forced to work a 6 day work week of 10-11 hour shifts. Expect to work Holidays. you might have to work in the freezer for your shift, prepare to be cold. if you call in sick to many times you can be fired.

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