Question 1

Does Clearwater Paper pay their employees well?

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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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Clearwater Paper?

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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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Clearwater Paper?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"Good Pay and Team in the area" ((in 37 reviews)); "Some good benefits are left" ((in 32 reviews)); "Most of the people I worked with were great and friendly guys." ((in 21 reviews)); "Clearwater has an amazing culture when compared to the rest of the paper industry." ((in 5 reviews)); "Good coworkers." ((in 4 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"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)); "Long hours." ((in 4 reviews)); "Poor management poor leadership don’t care about how long you have worked there" ((in 4 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Clearwater Paper layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Clearwater Paper locations?

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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

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