Does Sappi pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sappi employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sappi. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sappi?

47% 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 2.9 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) , Technician (4) , E&I Technician (3) , Engineering Co-Op (3) , Industrial Mechanic/Millwright (3) , Intern (3) , Maintenance (3) , Process Engineer (3) , Production Operator (3) , Project Manager (3)

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

"Good benefits and getting a lot of days off duty" ((in 29 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 28 reviews)); "People I work with are great." ((in 22 reviews)); "Work balance and good salary" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((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)); "The place is an absolute dump with asbestos, leaking ceilings, wet floors, and 0 leadership to the employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of work planning and communication." ((in 4 reviews)); "BAD managers can ruin your life" ((in 3 reviews)); "The management style can be a bit complex." ((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

Sappi reviews

3.1

47% would recommend to a friend

(225 total reviews)

Steve Binnie

66% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

Sappi has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 225 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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Reviews by job title

225 reviews

4.0

Jun 11, 2024

Decent

Maintenance supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment and good management

Cons

Not very good pay for the job.

Sappi Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We realize it’s been a little while since you posted this, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience at Sappi. We're pleased to hear you had a positive view of the work environment and management. We also appreciate your honest feedback about compensation. While pay can vary based on many factors, we take comments like this seriously and regularly review market data to stay competitive and fair. Thanks again for your time at Sappi. We’re grateful for your contributions and hope your current role is going well.

3.0

Mar 12, 2024

Good pay, decent benefits, terrible management

E&i technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, decent insurance, safety focused.

Cons

Supervisors are terrible. WIll set unrealistic expectations and lie to you, being thrown under the bus to make your supervisor look good is only a matter of time.

Sappi Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We know your review is from a while ago, but we’re still listening, and we’re pleased to hear you appreciated the pay, benefits, and safety focus during your time at Cloquet. We’re also very sorry to hear that your experience with supervision was frustrating. No one should feel misled or unsupported at work, and we take comments like this seriously. Your review has been shared with our HR and local leadership teams as part of our continued efforts to improve communication, accountability, and trust across all levels. Thank you again for your time with Sappi. We sincerely hope your current role has brought you a positive experience.

4.0

Dec 14, 2023

Decent Company

Millwright

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

benefits, overtime, safety, Union, Advancement opportunity

Cons

employee time mismanagement and favoritism.

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Mechanical Journeyman

Production Operator / Mill Reserve

Procurement Specialist/Sr. Procurement Specialist

Product Development Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Planner/Supervisor

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