Does Arla Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arla Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arla Foods. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arla Foods?

84% of Arla Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arla Foods 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arla Foods?

Student Assistant (23) , Manager (10) , Intern (9) , Internship (9) , Category Manager (8) , Machine Operator (8) , Senior Manager (8) , Warehouse Worker (8) , Process Operator (7) , Project Manager (7) , Warehouse Operative (7) , Dispatch Operative (6) , Engineer (6) , Accountant (5) , Brand Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at Arla Foods according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good and very good organised people" ((in 26 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 26 reviews)); "Some colleagues are friendly." ((in 25 reviews)); "And good opportunities for voicing your opinions." ((in 17 reviews)); "good salary and a few bonus" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arla Foods according to real employee reviews?

"stupid shifts and bad management" ((in 16 reviews)); "No bonuses and the coffee could be better" ((in 11 reviews)); "Managers do not always walk the talk" ((in 9 reviews)); "long hours, a lot rersponsibility" ((in 5 reviews)); "Progression, transparency, leadership was average at market level" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arla Foods layoffs in 2026?

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

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Arla Foods reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(555 total reviews)

Peder Tuborgh

89% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Arla Foods has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 555 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arla Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

555 reviews

4.0

May 13, 2016

Arla Research

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A relay good working environment and an incredible work life balance. Freedom and respect at work and lots of opportunities

Cons

Milk price is down and all dairy companies have to save money

3.0

Apr 27, 2016

Lovely people, struggling business with bad management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the loveliest people you will work with, day to day culture is great. Pays well in relation to similar companies.

Cons

The industry is in severe decline and the company is struggling. Restructures have benefitted a few at the top at the expense of the rest.

3.0

Apr 14, 2016

Cheesemaker

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay and Benefits. The employees are all very nice and easy to get along with but you do have your rotten apples in there. Packaging department was a great place to be in and start the learning process of the plant.

Cons

Hours depending what position you are in but you have to start somewhere. A lot of drama depending where you are in the plant or line.

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Jobs at Arla Foods

Maintenance-Industrial Technician 2nd Shift

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