Does Clearwater Paper pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Clearwater Paper employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Clearwater Paper. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Clearwater Paper?

63% of Clearwater Paper employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Clearwater Paper 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Clearwater Paper?

Machine Operator (20) , Converting Operator (5) , Analyst (3) , Converting (3) , E&I Technician (3) , Electrician (3) , Forklift Operator (3) , Equipment Operator (2) , General Laborer (2) , Intern (2) , Journeyman Electrician (2) , Line Lead (2) , Maintenance (2) , Maintenance Technician (2) , Manager (2)

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

"Good Pay and Team in the area" ((in 39 reviews)); "Most of the people I worked with were great and friendly guys." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good coworkers." ((in 4 reviews)); "Flexible hours but then nothing" ((in 4 reviews)); "Clearwater has an amazing culture when compared to the rest of the paper industry." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Poor management, Value loyalty over skills, kind of rotting company back in 2016" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor upper management, poor communication" ((in 8 reviews)); "Many new faces mean constant training." ((in 4 reviews)); "Poor management poor leadership don’t care about how long you have worked there" ((in 4 reviews)); "Poor communication and mangers." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Clearwater Paper layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Clearwater Paper locations?

Lewiston , Spokane , Shelby , Elwood , Neenah , Oklahoma City , Las Vegas , North Las Vegas , Arkansas City , McGehee , Salt Lake City , Joliet , Fremont , Ladysmith , Green Bay , Charlotte , Raleigh , Houston , Menifee , East Hartford , Augusta , Spokane Valley , Arona

Clearwater Paper reviews

3.4

63% would recommend to a friend

(199 total reviews)

Arsen Kitch

62% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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Clearwater Paper has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 199 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Clearwater Paper employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

199 reviews

3.0

Oct 31, 2023

electrician

Electrician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some good benefits are left

Cons

Management does not value it's employees. To quote one manager, "electricians are a dime a dozen"

1.0

Oct 29, 2023

Poor Management

Engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can't think about good things as the cons is exceeding every limit.

Cons

Poor management. Un-educated managers. Favoritism. Many .. MANY employees go around the system and not doing their tasks and job and rely on others. No clear vision for work.

4.0

Sep 10, 2023

Hard Work, Good Pay

Laborer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is great, however other local employers are catching up. The more experienced you become the more they pay.

Cons

Hours are awful. A week is typically four twelve hour shifts: two day shifts, two night shifts. First few years are usually rough. Typically you start in an undesirable department and have to build up seniority to move to a better one. Paper machines especially are dangerous and extremely hot. This company truly seems to think they own you. Expect to work a lot of of OT. Working 72 hours a week or getting no days off for a couple weeks at a time is not uncommon.

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