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 35 reviews)); "Some good benefits are left" ((in 31 reviews)); "Most of the people I worked with were great and friendly guys." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great coworkers." ((in 5 reviews)); "Flexible hours but then nothing" ((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

5.0

Oct 8, 2020

Great Place to Have an Impact

Full time salaried employee people leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a leader we are all thinkers and doer's. It is a great place to bring your talents and skills if you want to be a part of having a lasting impact on a company. We are 12 years young and continue to grow and evolve.

Cons

If you are looking for a place that has it all figured out and things are perfect; we are not there. We are growing and evolving- this is what makes it fun but not for everyone.

1.0

Jun 15, 2020

Horrible Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is good, the hourly folks are decent, and the maintenance guys (hourly) are top notch - very skilled shifters and day guys. Maintenance, Environmental, the Paper Machines and the Power House are good departments - avoid the others.

Cons

The management group constantly feels like they need to burn somebody just for the sake of burning them. Most managers (Superintendents and above) are out for themselves and do not care who they step on to advance. They also lack integrity and are very childish. Upper management preaches culture change but they are hollow promises. Because everyone is trying to advance there is no management unity which leaves Shift Supervisors lost not truly knowing what their orders are for the day or how they should be preforming their job. Worst Papermill I've worked at in my 15 year Papermill career - avoid at all costs.

5.0

Feb 5, 2020

Pretty good job

Lead machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work is not really that physically demanding. Overtime pay and holiday pay. Competitive salary

Cons

Long shifts . Sometimes have to stay even longer to complete certain tasks

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