Don't work at SVU - Human Resources UNFI Employee Review

3.0
16 Jun 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are fairly good, if you are in an exempt level position. Exempt staff are without a doubt treated far superior to hourly and union staff. You will receive corporate and multi-state experience. There can be benefits to working for a fortune 100 company (at least on your resume). Location was nice (easy commute from I-5). If you were in tight with management you did OK in the organization. If you like a kiss-a$$ company, this is the place for you. Brown nosing is the surest way to move up the food chain at SuperValu, in my honest opinion.

Cons

Leadership (lack of leadership). You will work long hours for low pay in exempt level positions. No decision making power unless you are at the corporate site (Eden Prarie). If you are hourly, you will get no where unless you are well liked. Pay is low at non-management and hourly non-union level. Individuals are fired at will (if you are not liked). No decision making or autonomy at the individual contributor level either. The building is old and moldy (the windows leak). The offices for non-management are in cubicles so you can not have a private conversation. Pay is LOW!

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5.0
22 Jan 2026
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Pros

Hard work is acknowledged and rewarded Supportive leadership Opportunities to learn and develop Fast‑paced environment that builds strong skills

Cons

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3.0
8 Jun 2026
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Pros

You get to provide quality products to independent retailers

Cons

They will eliminate positions and leave unqualified persons employed

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