Only stay for 1 year max - Formulation Unilever Employee Review

1.0
Oct 28, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting sector Good benefits Work from home some of the staff are extremely knowledgeable

Cons

There are issues with management and HR support. Poor leadership behaviour often goes unchecked, and employees sometimes need to change teams or leave to find a better environment. While parts of the culture are friendly, this varies significantly depending on which team you’re in. Career progression opportunities are limited, with capable staff often overlooked in favour of more popular individuals. Pay is also well below market average.

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5.0
Apr 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Unilever in Raeford offers strong overall benefits, including good pay for the area, solid health insurance, retirement options, and additional perks like tuition assistance and employee discounts. The company provides a stable work environment as a large global organization, with opportunities for career growth and skill development in a modern, well-maintained facility. Employees often highlight the team-oriented culture, supportive coworkers, and clean, safety-focused workplace. Overall, it’s considered a reliable employer with good work-life balance and long-term career potential.

Cons

Working there can involve long hours and rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, which can make work-life balance harder depending on your role. The job can also be physically demanding, especially in production or warehouse positions, requiring standing for long periods and repetitive tasks. Because it’s a large corporation, there can be strict policies, less flexibility, and slower decision-making. Additionally, while growth opportunities exist, advancement can sometimes feel competitive or slow without the right connections or timing.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

It is a large company with a record of 3 years without a recordable injury. Occasionally feeds the employees

Cons

The biggest issue with this plant and it invades every aspect of the company is a complete lack of ability to properly communicate information. The applies internal to departments, across departments and up and down. They have the technology to do it, just not the organization. Company could probably use much more Engineering organization.

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