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

4.0

Jun 21, 2017

Good and fair company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary benefits structure opportunities employees safety

Cons

Location hours focus multicraft duty

5.0

Jun 15, 2017

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some really good managers. The culture is improving. Great overall place to work.

Cons

In some specialty departments there isn't as much opportunity to learn as one would hope.

3.0

May 19, 2017

Lack of Leadership Upper Management!

Maintenance planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Potlatch Corp / Clearwater Paper has been around long time and had Experience Work Force many years with knowledge of machines and great leadership!

Cons

New CEO does not believe in Past Management and does not move up people within the Company! Turnover & moral is very low. They hire from outside and then do not manage them. No Work Flow Management is implemented.

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