Does Univar Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Univar Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Univar Solutions. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Univar Solutions?

50% of Univar Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Univar Solutions 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Univar Solutions?

Account Manager (73) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (23) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11) , Buyer (10)

What are the pros of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 140 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 119 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 82 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 44 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 105 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 43 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 30 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 20 reviews)); "The company does not care about their employees’ wellness and satisfaction; the company only cares about its bottom line." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Univar Solutions layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Univar Solutions layoffs and their outlook for job security at Univar Solutions in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Univar Solutions locations?

Osasco , Paulínia , São Paulo , Sorocaba , Rio Grande , Itajaí , Campinas

Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,244 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,244 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Univar Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Atacado e varejo industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Jan 27, 2021

Poor Management, Low Pay & Toxic Work Environment

Planning manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Recent merger with Nexeo could bring positive changes.

Cons

Univar hires low end talent and pays them below market value. As a result, the level of discontent and unprofessional behavior is high. Senior leadership is very out of touch with the work environment and continues to demand more and more from their employees. There is a high level of distrust between planners and leadership. This all leads to a high turnover rate as most new employees don't last more than 1-2 years before finding better options.

Univar Solutions Response

5y

Thanks for your feedback and we're sorry to hear about your experience. We take pride in being a place Where People Matter and will make sure your insights are shared with the appropriate leaders. We review the market regularly and provide total compensation and rewards that are market-competitive. All the best to you!

3.0

Jan 6, 2021

Going though major growing pains

Business process expert

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, great people, great people. When the going gets tough the staff is extremely dedicated to their jobs and are willing to put in excessive hours to get the job done. It’s not hard to find a great team who has your back if you’re willing to put in the effort. Simply if you don’t want to work - don’t work at Univar. There is room for advancement but don’t expect significant raises without upward movement. If you get hired here, it’s stable company because of the diversity of its products/services. Univar seems to be here for the long run.

Cons

The company is going though growing pains with the acquisition of Nexeo. Much of the staff who has been there for years was/is getting laid off if they aren’t willing to relocate to a few central locations. This means many unexperienced new hires. The new culture at Univar is that you are simply a number hired to do a task - not much loyalty. Univar also runs an extremely tight staff which means lots OT opportunity if hourly, if you are salary you are still expected to put in the hours for no additional compensation.

Univar Solutions Response

5y

Thanks for your feedback. We continue to strive to be the most-valued chemical and ingredient distribution company on the planet. We want to be easy to do business with, so we're constantly looking for ways to improve our processes. With new benefits like our Flexible Time Off program, we encourage our employees to maintain a healthy work/life balance. We appreciate your dedication to Univar Solutions!

1.0

Aug 31, 2020

Dangerous to Your Health

Materials handler

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Good 401k that you probably will not live long enough to enjoy.

Cons

You will breath toxic vapors, dust, and gases. Very dangerous unsafe place to work. Long term employees have various job related health problems. You receive safety training but the management makes you violate the safety policy daily. When an accident happens, management will blame it on you and fire you. They stopped replacing workers that retired and left until the ended up with a skeleton crew. Then they overwhelmed the remaining workers with the same work load.

Univar Solutions Response

5y

Thank you for your contributions during your time with us and for highlighting the importance of safety. Univar Solutions is serious about safety and our priority is always the safety of our team over profit. We have extensive protocols in place to protect our team and are proud of our safety record and reputation. We continuously invest in industry-leading safety features for our sites, such as ventilation systems, and provide personal protective equipment (like hard hats, face shields, goggles, etc.) to our employees. We strongly encourage—and reward—employees to raise any safety issues they see through our "Spot it & Stop It" program. We appreciate your feedback and have shared it with our leadership team.

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