Levi Strauss & Co. Employer Reviews

I worked at Levis for over 35 years , all of my management skills came from here , all of my human skills came from here, all of my people skills came here , at times I really miss it

Held various administrative positions, from Clerk Typist to Sales Administration Manager.

Upon working at the Tailor Shop, management failed to both compensate promised pay-rates/benefits, as well as job security. As well as using several employees as scape goats for management's personal agenda.

A usual day of work consists of clocking in and right after begin moving and unloading packages and organizing them. I improved my team-work skills with this job because everything flows smoother when people help each other. I learned about Levis and their commitments and goals and pursuit to give the best hospitality possible. The management was okay, – more... hours were always given and/or cut. Schedules got changed every other week and it's a hard job to get a raise/promoted. Co-workers were all around age 20. Young group of friendly co-workers that make work more enjoyable. Hardest part of work is during holidays where retail stores get invaded with customers with high demands, makes the pace that much faster and the environment is stressful from all the heat. Most enjoyable part of the job is when we do what we planned to do, without encountering any problems from other the other shifts. – less

Levi is a fun and relaxed place to work. I learned that levi offered some of the best quality when it comes to jeans. The management wasnt that great but it could have changed of the years.

You never know if your going to have your job the next day no matter how hard you work

General production included working on different machines in the area to successfully produce products. This was a team oriented environment and everyone depended on each other to complete the products. This was very fast paced.

Served this employer for several years while in college. Typical warehouse job.

Tacky two faced management across the country. (middle management that is) people promoted to these positions who have never had one day of management training and don't have people skills. Duplicitous personalities that will cut you quick once you make your first mistake and are then out to get you. No second chances here regardless of your track record. – more... Management is so scared to lose their jobs that they are very threatened by anyone below them who challenges the norm. Seriously, do not work here unless you have very thick skin.
You will work 50- to 55 hours a week and are not allowed to report more than 40. No life/work balance. It's all about getting all they can out of you, burning you out, turning you over, and then starting all over again with someone new. Keeps salaries lower too. – less

Hours are bad and management needs a lot of work. Management is poor and company doesn't car about their employees. Long hours and sometimes 7 days a week for months.

Working in a distribution center with heavy machinery is a different experience. Especially one filled with mostly jeans. It was a great job. Levi's takes care of it's employees and reminds you of the benefits of working for an international billion dollar corporation.

Very forward looking and nice work areas within the workplace. Managers were honest and professional.

Do not work here unless you are in high school and need a little extra cash in your pocket for the movie theater. Adults are in no way shape or form going to become productive with this company at all.

This was absolutely the best job I have had. Great product. Great employees. Excellent pay and benefits. Looked forward to going to work everyday. Most days I would get there 1-2 hours early because the company valued their employees input and ideas. I cannot put into words how much I miss this job and the people I worked with.

Not much different than any other shipping and receiving place. Didn't learn anything significant. Didn't see much of management. Co workers werent all that great didnt talk much. the hardest part was that it was a very physically demanding job. the most enjoyable part of the job was that u got to work alone allot.

Levi Strauss was a fast paste work place alot to learn. The work was very stressful but you learning at the same time.The best thing about working at Levi was the bucket sale for the employees every 3months

The Eugene Servicing Center can be primarily characterized as a place that you will work long hours at. Wages are not competitive esp. after you weigh-in on your true 'hourly wage' when considering the 50 to 60 hours + you will be working. Ouch!

Very clicky management. Female-oriented (biased) culture. Several non-college educated 'managers' have been – more... given (or wield) more power than their position would otherwise dictate. Best word and experience from me and others....avoid these managers as they are #1 trouble.

Eugene management has unfortunately built a reputation and work culture of being 'bankrupt' in true, actual support of personnel. Publicly in org-wide meetings, you get the "rah-rah-rah, we're one team" message. Fake "Hallmark" awards are often handed out thanking the masses or a team for all the hard work, but behind the scenes in meetings, some of the same personnel are ripped and denegrated. Bottom line, Eugene management is an unhappy group in both mechanics and approach to the organization. There is a perpetual distrust of personnel to management as the feeling amoung the masses is that enough is not enough re: work.

Overall, the current Levi's "Finance" organization is a weak, busted up reporting structure. With the ongoing shakeup in Europe and San Francisco finance management orgs, the remnants of Europe, San Fran, and the recent buildup of finance in Eugene Servicing Center the the last 2 years, it's a mess from a reporting, reporting-to standpoint. Long story short...way too many chiefs, asking the same questions, looking for the same or equivalent data or analysis. Can you say "cluster"?

A very unfavorable 'underbelly' in Eugene has developed into a lack of trust, lack of clarity among staff with very poor management communication with personnel. Work/life balance pretty much was/is non-existent there. Alot of tired people walking around the organzation.

For a young finance/accounting professional starting a career and you are considerating Levi Strauss & Co. - Eugene as a 1st destination...(hello UofO and Oregon State grads), recommendation would be to do 2 years MAX at Eugene Servicing Center. First, there is not alot of upside opportunity at LS&Co. - Eugene. These are grunt, low wage, high-hour jobs, that's why they are at a 'Servicing Center". So get the "name" Levi Strauss & Co. on your resume, work for 2 years MAX there, and bolt for a better job. Keep in mind, Eugene metro is not the place to build a finance and accounting career. For that, you need to move to the big city: Seattle, San Francisco. Portland, OR maybe...but even Portland is small.

Lastly, do you like candy, fried crackers, soda, snack foods? If you do, Levi Strauss Eugene is a virtual Mecca! One has never seen so much snack food readily available. Good luck keeping the weight off working those long, stressful hours at Levi Stress & Co, Eugene, OR. – less

Engaging with customers was the best part of my day. I learned the unique details of denim and Levi's history in general. The managers were friendly and very positive. My co workers were uplifting and fun to be around. The hardest part of my job was not talking to customers and the best part was the very fast paste and being able to help customers to – more... satisfy. – less

Days are well structured and planned out.
Levi invest time and money as a business in developing the team into denim experts.
Management structure is reasonable, and the casual (denim) approach to brand and uniform is refreshing.
The hardest part of the job is the slower pace, delivery volumes and turnaround of stock.
Most enjoyable part of the job – more... is having the time and resources to develop the team due to the brand commintment. – less

I loved the atmosphere of the managment and coworkers it helped build my confidence in the work that I do. We would clean up the store, help customers find what they need, learn all the fits, work the registers and stock the shelves. The hardest part was more on my end than what the job required. I had bad habits from a previous position that I had – more... to work through to atop it from interfering with my work. The most enjoyable parts were the closeness of the team. – less