Does Cascades pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cascades employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cascades. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cascades?

58% of Cascades employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cascades 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cascades?

Machine Operator (28) , Sales Representative (13) , Intern (8) , Financial Analyst (7) , Analyst (6) , IT Analyst (6) , Production Operator (6) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Forklift Operator (5) , General Laborer (5) , Human Resources Manager (5) , Manager (5) , Marketing Coordinator (5) , Production Supervisor (5) , Engineer (4)

What are the pros of working at Cascades according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay including the fact that pay is weekly" ((in 52 reviews)); "3 day work week is amazing and the people i work with are great!" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good benefits and lots of opportunity" ((in 27 reviews)); "Great culture, lots of laughing" ((in 13 reviews)); "My Team is great to work with." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cascades according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary but willing to negotiate" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours and shift work." ((in 10 reviews)); "Training is minimal." ((in 9 reviews)); "Unprofessional Communication: There was no prior notice or follow" ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper management is blind to the needs of its employees,and will not take advise from subordinates" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cascades layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cascades layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cascades in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cascades locations?

Eau Claire , Pryor , Piscataway , Niagara Falls , Lancaster , Wagram , Waterford , New York , Rockingham , Saint Helens , Kingman , Ashland , Mechanicville , Buffalo , Scappoose , Barnwell , Pryor Creek , Warrenton , Saratoga Springs , Schenectady , Depew , Memphis , Newtown , Seattle , Pittston , New Brunswick , Aurora , Richmond , Lees Summit , Johnsonville

Cascades reviews

3.2

58% would recommend to a friend

(483 total reviews)

Hugues Simon

58% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Cascades has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 483 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cascades employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

483 reviews

2.0

Sep 1, 2025

Poor management and outdated equipment, decent benefits once in the union

General laborer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Union membership after probation with access to profit sharing. PTO increases slightly over time if no call-offs. Pay is fair for an entry-level labor job. Can be a stepping stone while looking for something better.

Cons

Management does not listen to workers’ concerns. Equipment constantly breaks down, slowing production. The company refuses to invest in upgrades or maintenance. Very little PTO in the first year (56 hours). Training is minimal, and workers are often thrown in unprepared Workplace culture can be toxic on certain shifts. Long-time employees with close ties to supervisors or plant managers can sometimes influence decisions, even leading to newer employees being pushed out before union protection kicks in. Hidden animosity and ego issues among staff make collaboration harder than it needs to be During tariff-related slowdowns earlier this year, management used NYS workshare to reduce hours. While this may have helped the company, many employees found it financially difficult since compensation from the program was significantly lower than what they would’ve earned working. For workers with families, this caused stress and frustration

Cascades Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with us. At Cascades, the opinions of our current employees are valuable and we take them very seriously so that we can always progress and improve.

2.0

Aug 19, 2025

Wasn't a good experience

It help desk technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours from monday to friday

Cons

Bad Management, Low salary, bitter atmosphere

Cascades Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with us. At Cascades, the opinions of our current employees are valuable and we take them very seriously so that we can always progress and improve.

4.0

Aug 14, 2025

Finance

Finance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy role for entry level

Cons

Not many cons, solid management

Cascades Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to give us this recommendation. We appreciate your commitment to Cascades.

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