The 18 Best Food Production Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 2020)
Looking for a new job in food production? Check our list of the most female-friendly employers in the industry, as rated by the women who work there.
InHerSight's list of the best food production companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Food Production companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of January 3, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 18 best food production companies to work for
1. In-N-Out Burger
3.7 stars
In-N-Out Burger is a food production company headquartered in the Irvine, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for In-N-Out Burger:
"Great for ladies! They are weird about girls prepping lettuce and onion and boys prepping potatoes but that's not that big of a deal. "
2. Land O'Lakes, Inc
3.7 stars
Land O'Lakes, Inc is a food production company headquartered in the Arden Hills, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Land O'Lakes, Inc:
"Great people, great culture. Unfortunately, there just were not growth opportunities locally, everything was located in Minnesota. "
3. Mars
3.4 stars
Mars is a food production company headquartered in the Albany, GA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Mars:
"Great place to work, with fantastic people and great opportunities for learning and growth. Pay and time off were mediocre, but overall benefits were great. All said and done,..."
4. Danone
3.3 stars
Danone is a food production company headquartered in the Paris, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and paid time off (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Danone:
"One of the first US companies to institute paid maternity leave. We have exceptional PTO, diversity teams, women's forums and conferences."
5. Mondelez International
3.1 stars
Mondelez International is a food production company headquartered in the Aberdeen, SD area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Mondelez International:
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6. Cargill
3.0 stars
Cargill is a food production company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cargill:
"This is a great company to star out at. As far as staying, it's a comfortable place, but you'll give up some of the perks that other companies offer. Females in the workplace i..."
7. Skyline Chili
3.0 stars
Skyline Chili is a food production company headquartered in the Fairfield, OH area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.2 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars).
8. Conagra Brands
2.8 stars
Conagra Brands is a food production company headquartered in the Omaha, NE area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.6 stars) and the people you work with (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Conagra Brands:
"Overall a good place to work. Top management is all old white men. Very accomadating to the working mother but internal advancement is linited"
9. Schreiber Foods
2.7 stars
Schreiber Foods is a food production company headquartered in the Green Bay, WI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.4 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.3 stars).
10. Tyson Foods Incorporated
2.7 stars
Tyson Foods Incorporated is a food production company headquartered in the Springdale, AR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.3 stars) and management opportunities (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Tyson Foods Incorporated:
"Overall a good place to work."
11. JBS
2.7 stars
JBS is a food production company headquartered in the Greeley, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.5 stars) and management opportunities (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for JBS:
"You can only expect so much in a factory setting but their standards are far lower than reason."
12. Schwan's Company
2.6 stars
Schwan's Company is a food production company headquartered in the Minneapolis, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.7 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Schwan's Company:
"Great company to work for"
13. Leprino Foods
2.4 stars
Leprino Foods is a food production company headquartered in the Denver, CO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.3 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Leprino Foods:
"9 manufacturing plants, yet only 1 women plant manager"
14. Archer Daniels Midland Company
2.4 stars
Archer Daniels Midland Company is a food production company headquartered in the Decatur, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Archer Daniels Midland Company:
"Could use some improvement but overall fairly female friendly"
15. Bimbo Bakeries USA
2.4 stars
Bimbo Bakeries USA is a food production company headquartered in the Horsham, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for employer responsiveness (3.3 stars) and the people you work with (3.2 stars).
16. Smithfield Foods
2.3 stars
Smithfield Foods is a food production company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (2.8 stars) and the people you work with (2.8 stars).
17. J.R. Simplot Company
2.1 stars
J.R. Simplot Company is a food production company headquartered in the Boise, ID area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.1 stars) and salary satisfaction (2.9 stars).
18. TreeHouse Foods
1.9 stars
TreeHouse Foods is a food production company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (2.6 stars) and management opportunities (2.6 stars).
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of January 3, 2020.