Does Sappi pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sappi employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sappi. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sappi?

46% of Sappi employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sappi 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sappi?

Customer Service Representative (9) , Machine Operator (8) , Engineer (5) , Process Operator (5) , Internship (4) , Maintenance Supervisor (4) , Process Engineer (4) , Technician (4) , E&I Technician (3) , Engineering Co-Op (3) , Industrial Mechanic/Millwright (3) , Intern (3) , Maintenance (3) , Production Operator (3) , Project Manager (3)

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

"Good pay but that’s it." ((in 27 reviews)); "Good benefits and getting a lot of days off duty" ((in 27 reviews)); "People I work with are great." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good salary and benefits in general." ((in 8 reviews)); "Team was great as well as hours." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Long hours and little to no confirmation of contract renewal" ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of work planning and communication." ((in 5 reviews)); "The place is an absolute dump with asbestos, leaking ceilings, wet floors, and 0 leadership to the employees." ((in 4 reviews)); "The management style can be a bit complex." ((in 3 reviews)); "No time off management stuck in 20 years ago" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sappi layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sappi layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sappi in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sappi locations?

Cloquet , Westbrook , Portland , Skowhegan , Boston , South Portland , New York , Allentown , White Plains , Muskegon , Hinckley , Bangor , Duluth

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3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(226 total reviews)

Steve Binnie

62% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

Sappi has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 226 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sappi employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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226 reviews

2.0

Jan 25, 2024

Very poor management

Marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work balance and good salary

Cons

Poor management, hiding information to employees, seeing them as useless ressources. Poor strategies. Office location.

Sappi Response

9mo

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Even though your review is from a while back, we're listening and we appreciate your honesty. We’re pleased to hear the work-life balance and salary stood out as positives during your time with us. At the same time, it’s tough to read that you felt undervalued and disconnected from leadership. That’s not how we want anyone to feel here. Your input has been shared with our HR and leadership teams as part of our ongoing efforts to keep improving how we show up for our employees. Feedback like yours helps reinforce why that work matters. Wishing you continued growth and success in whatever direction you've gone since your time with Sappi.

4.0

Jan 24, 2024

Sappi Forklift Operator

Forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Safety comes first and good benefits

Cons

Career growth for junior employees takes lobger

4.0

Jan 4, 2024

Great Company to work for

Research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Compatative salary and benefit packages * The company culture is great

Cons

* Minimal opportunities for growth

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