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)); "Some good benefits are left" ((in 31 reviews)); "Most of the people I worked with were great and friendly guys." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good coworkers." ((in 4 reviews)); "Employees were friendly and easy going" ((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)); "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)); "No work life balance haha" ((in 3 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

Jan 2, 2021

Great job. Great company. Cares about employees

Paper machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. 4 days off. Can progress.

Cons

Swing /rotating shifts. Mandatory overtime

4.0

Nov 4, 2020

great place

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good environment, great management, awesome co-workers

Cons

due to poor cost savings plant closed

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.

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