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sargento.comRating based on 11 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Sargento
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Sargento get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid break.
How we know this
100% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Sargento give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
91% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Sargento worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Sargento?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Sargento managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Sargento feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Sargento?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
36% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Sargento recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
73% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Sargento?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Headquarters understands what's happening
Do people think Sargento’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters understands what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
60% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Sargento is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Sargento ranks
Sargento ranks 1st to work for out of food and drinks producers.
- 1 Sargento
- 2 Ingredion
- 3= American Crystal Sugar Company
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of June 16, 2025.
Sargento job reviews
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
The rules made are not followed through on. Make them, but if you break the there is no repercussions. They just repeat them the following week.
Production worker at Sargento, June 2025