Long before the idea was popular, Pella recognized the way people work with each other has a direct effect on the quality of products produced. Pella has adopted a management philosophy that values teamwork, safety, and respect for the individual. It is expected that the people who come to work for Pella share these values.
As the company continues its rapid growth, Pella is actively looking for people who can bring leadership, communication skills, the ability to work with a team, a love for our product, and the drive to make it better. At Pella, employees are building more than durable, beautiful products – they are building solid careers, which will continue to excite and challenge them for years.
The Process
Initial contact with Pella Corporation for entry-level positions begins at the college/university career fair or on-campus interview. Career fair and interview dates are posted well in advance in career centers, academic departments, and the Pella Careers web site www.pella.com/careers. Qualified candidates are invited to Pella Corporation where the reporting manager participates in the second-round of interviews. Once selected for the position, a member of the human resources team will walk you through the compensation, benefits, and relocation process.
Compensation and Benefits
Pella Corporation addresses its team members’ financial and personal needs by offering a variety of benefits. Pella’s total compensation package is just one of the many reasons to choose a career at Pella Corporation. Benefits, which may vary by location, include:
- Annual Incentive Plan or Bonus Plan: a monetary reward for performance
- Profit Sharing {401(k) Retirement plan}
- Heath and Dental Insurance
- Relocation (if applicable)
- 13 days of paid vacation
- 8 paid holidays
- Career and Leadership Development
- Educational Assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Matching Gift Programs for qualifying charitable donations
- Volunteer Recognition Program
- Discount on Company Products
Career Progression
When you choose a career path at Pella, we are with you every step of the way. Pella offers abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth. With guidance from the Corporate Management Team, together we can build a development plan customized to your abilities and directed with projects that will enhance your skills and broaden your understanding of how Pella Corporation works.
Expect your initial job assignment to be a minimum of two years. This allows time to become familiar with and productive within the Pella Corporation culture. Transfers (in the same role) to a different shift, and significant promotional opportunities are allowable during the first two years. An internal job notification systems alerts team members of openings throughout the organization. Your career can be grown and fruitful within one functional area or from cross-functional work experience. Either way is supported, as long as you continue to develop!