Why Work At IDEAL?

At IDEAL Industries and our family of brands, you can have a meaningful career and a meaningful life. See what it’s like to work here.

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Find Your IDEAL Career

Our family-owned business has put our people first for more than a century. We champion an environment built on kindness, growth, and shared values so you can thrive personally and professionally, all while doing work that improves our world.

When we recruit our global teams across our parent company and three business units, we look for individuals who bring skills that align with our plans for future growth and possess the values needed to fit into our collaborative environment. At IDEAL Industries, you become a pivotal part of some of the fastest growing industries that are changing the way we power our world.

IDEAL Industries Ranked #4 on the Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2026

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We have been certified as a Most Loved Workplace by Best Practice Institute for 3 years in a row based on employee engagement survey responses. 

What It’s Like Working at IDEAL

Show Up as Your True Self

We encourage you to bring your true self to work each day. As a family-owned company, we provide you with the support you need to thrive personally and professionally.

Lead With Values

Our core values impact every decision we make, and it makes the IDEAL Industries work environment one that you can be proud to be a part of. We make a conscious effort to live each value on a daily basis.

Make an Impact

The work we do at IDEAL Industries has an impact that can be felt around the world and across some of the most prominent industries. When you join our team, you step into a role where your skills translate to meaningful work.

What We Offer Employees

In pursuit of assisting employees living a meaningful life inside and outside of work, we offer competitive benefits, some of which vary by region.

Competitive Compensation & Healthcare Benefits

We offer competitive pay in comparison to markets in which we operate, and additional benefit offerings consistent with local practices.

Family Formation Support

Our parental leave policy supports all types of family formation, including childbirth, adoption and fostering.

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Employees are offered additional paid time off days for community service.

Holistic Wellbeing

Our policies and benefits programs support holistic wellbeing, including support for mental health.

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Tuition Support

We offer tuition support for employees and their dependents.

Building An IDEAL Culture

Our culture and values originate from a rich history of being a family-owned business built by integrity, trust, and respectful relationships. Our culture is shaped by employee input through an annual engagement survey, listening sessions, and employee resource groups.

In 2026, 96% of employees responded to our annual engagement survey, helping shape the future of our workplace.

IDEAL Industries Values

Act with integrity.
Excellence starts with accountability.
Treat everyone with kindness and respect.
Creating value drives growth and sustainability.

How We Live Our Values

See how we put our values into action.

Hear From Our Employees