Menards Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I think individuals work here in Eau Claire at the CO because they are local and do not know what else is out there. This company underpays it's Team Members, overworks them, as it bases their salary on 45 hours a week (everyone is hourly here), no sick time, limited vacation and a bonus you only get after working there a year straight...which they include in your salary. The environment is oppressive and depressing. If you are in IT you can do much better, trust me!"

"Menards is a great company. They provide excellent training and care about how you are doing with them. They are profitable and keep costs down for their customers. They also provide a good environment for working."

"Looks are deceiving. Menards doesn't care about you."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"It's a job. Period. OK. I love helping our customers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Only work here while seeking BETTER employment. 10 years at best."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"I have worked for Menards for almost 25 years. The only reason I am still there is that I am almost 50 and I don't know what I want to do now and I am limited as far as moving. The first 10 years were pretty good with constant pay increases, more vacation time, and opportunity to move up. After 10 years you are pretty much maxed out in pay and benefits unless you are promoted to a higher position. You can make great money, but you have to pay for it with large amounts of overtime (50-60 hours a week) and demanding goals. Most jobs are not for people with families, as you will work many weekends, holidays, and long hours. Menards is only closed Christmas and Thanksgiving, but I'm sure we will soon be open Thanksgiving. Any day not open is a loss for the richest man in Wisconsin, but he won't be working holidays. I have not received a pay increase in 10 years and that includes any cost of living increase. I am maxed out for the pay scale as I am making an incredible wage of just under $12.00 for 25 years of loyalty and experience. I have worked with and for some great people, but many of them have been let go or quit for better jobs. Loyalty means nothing to Menards except they want 100% loyalty from YOU! Experience means nothing to them. 25 days or 25 years, you are expendable. Menards does not pay for anything. You must pay for all of your equipment including badges. OK. They give you 1 shirt. Don't say hI to another co-worker or you will be accused of standing around. Corporate office video views you from the cameras in the ceiling. YES. IT'S TRUE! They will actually call the department manager and/or store manager if they see something they don't like. Corporate sends department managers so many tasks via the department computer that they hardly have time to run their department and it makes them irritable, which make you irritable. The payroll that the departments receive is so low that it is very stressful on employees and management. You never seem to have enough people to get anything done, and there is a lot of stock to be put away and downstocked. I want to say this to Menards customers. If it seems that there is nobody around to help you, it's because the payroll is so low that the workers are desperately trying to get the stock put out so they can go home. There is NO SICK PAY! John Menard does not believe in paying people to be sick, EVEN IF YOU'RE IN THE HOSPITAL!!! If you do not have vacation days to use up, you could go broke. You probably will anyway with the $70.00 a WEEK health insurance that covers 80% AFTER your $1500. 00 deductible! Dental is only for teeth cleaning and 1 set of x-rays a year. Get a cavity or worse and it will cost you thousands. You get some money off eye exams, but no glasses. Remember this if you really want to work there. It only takes 1 manager who doesn't like you to kill your career. Don't try for a promotion that his buddy is going for, or you could be in a bad way quick."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"At least make an attempt to appear that you care."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"It was a great experience, and it was nice working in the team environment at Menards."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Just the normal things - dress up nice and be honest."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"We didn't always have the tools we needed to complete a task."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I have no suggestions. I enjoyed my time with the company."

"I have worked in receiving and another store so this was hard for me to learn."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"The pay is good at Menards, and everyone is there to make sure the guest is satisfied."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's a great place to work, but some are not trained very well, and inventory is not accurate."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"The management is great, but my immediate supervisor is not a people person and doesn't know how to train."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be willing to train and to teach things you know to new individuals."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"I like the money at Menards, and some of the people, and that is about it."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Unless you like working in a sweat shop, don't go there."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"The hours are long, and the management doesn't care about you, just as long as you do their work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would get some air conditioning into all the buildings."

"Working at Menards gave me management experience and self improvement opportunities."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"Menards offered the manager trainee program as well as 'at home training' opportunities."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You will have to work hard, long hours, and often on holidays and weekends."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"The nature of retail can sometimes include very negative customers who do not think very highly of the retail workers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management was encouraging and offered me advancement opportunities. I was happy with Menard's management."

"I learned the importance of customer service while employed with Menards."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"I liked the team-oriented environment that was created by upper level management."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Stay positive, upbeat, and professional. Menards prides itself on customer service."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"Menards has constant opportunities for advancement within the company stores or corporate offices."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Maintain the positive environment within the store structure, because it creates and maintains team member loyalty."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"It was okay but not a career job for a family."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are looking for a job for now it's okay. But don't try to make a future with them, or you will waste a lot of your life."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"Menards doesn't care how long you work for them. They will replace you like you meant nothing to the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Show the employees how much they mean to the company."

"Easy-going pace, but not always in the right direction."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"I like the fact that when I'm there working I don't have to worry about the people above me treating me like a means or common peasant, like they do with all the other employees who are not in management positions."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Possibly do more research about it before applying than I did."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"I dislike the fact that every time I get something done that needs to be done, it feels like nothing has really been accomplished, and that I am constantly coming into work with a huge mess left by my boss, who then walks out the door when I arrive at work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They need to treat all their employees with respect like I do, and they need to find better ways to get things done at Menards. Their methods are always outdated and they don't like to change anything."

"Hard work and very demanding people."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"The only thing good about working at Menards was the pay."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared to work hard and not like the job that you will be assigned to."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"I disliked the people who worked here, the managers, and the job itself."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't pressure your employees so much that they want to quit."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"Menards is a good place to work, with plenty of opportunities for growth."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't overdress. Ask a lot of questions to the interviewer. They are looking more for personality than anything."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"The general office sometimes is not very supportive of all of the stores."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't work as if you are Hitler. It's not always necessary to be rude."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"I like helping customers with their home projects. Every day is something different at Menards."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest and listen to the requirements for what you need to work."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"I dislike working a lot of nights and weekends, even with time served."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to team members for improvement on what can be done to move things forward."