Item: Clearwater Paper
Rating: 4
Author: Current employee - Process Control Engineer II

Question 1

Does Clearwater Paper pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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 7% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Clearwater Paper?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

"Good Pay and Team in the area" ((in 41 reviews)); "Most of the people I worked with were great and friendly guys." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great coworkers." ((in 5 reviews)); "always let u take time off" ((in 4 reviews)); "Employees were friendly and easy going" ((in 3 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Poor management, Value loyalty over skills, kind of rotting company back in 2016" ((in 17 reviews)); "Morale is low Corporate and upper management have been causing lots of problems at the lower levels." ((in 8 reviews)); "Hours are long and there is a lot of stress internally." ((in 5 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))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Clearwater Paper layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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 Clearwater Paper locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Shelby, North Las Vegas, Lewiston

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