At FAST Global Solutions, we do things differently. We’re an employee-owned company, which means when you work here, you’re not just earning a paycheck, you’re building real ownership in the company.
What is the ESOP, and why should you care?
The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is what makes FAST special. Here’s the short version: after just one year and 1,000 hours on the job, you automatically become a part-owner of FAST. No buy-in or deductions from your paycheck. The company puts shares of FAST stock into your account, for free. John Lieser, one of our Aftermarket Sales Specialists, states, “Everyone puts in effort to meet their production timelines knowing that it benefits all of us. The more profitable we are, the better the ESOP will be when we retire.”
Over time, your ESOP account grows from two things:
- Company contributions ( 20% of your yearly pay!)
- Increases in FAST’s stock value
The better we do as a company, the more valuable your shares become. Mike Hartwell, Director of Human Resources at FAST, states that “An ESOP gives every employee a real stake in our success. When the company grows, their ownership grows right along with it. It’s more than just a retirement benefit — it’s a daily reminder that their hard work directly builds their future.”
Why this matters for your future
The ESOP is a long-term wealth-building tool. It can be a game-changer for your retirement and a powerful reason to stay and grow your career here. Stay long enough, and you become 100% vested, which means every dollar in your account is yours.
Our ESOP has helped employees:
- Retire with a stronger financial cushion
- Build long-term savings without taking money out of their own pocket
- Feel more connected and invested in the success of the company
Ownership changes everything
When you’re an owner, you see your work differently. Every problem you solve, every customer you help, every improvement you make and it all adds to the value of the company and, in turn, to your account.
At FAST, we celebrate that connection. We’re in this together, and the ESOP is proof that we mean it when we say, “Your work matters.”
Your career. Your company. Your future.
If you’re looking for more than just a job, FAST Global Solutions is the place. Here, you’re not just working for the company, but building with it.
Join FAST today and start owning your tomorrow.