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

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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).

Reviews by job title

225 reviews

1.0

Sep 1, 2024

Sappi

Production operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Long leave days, week off

Cons

Long hours, working 12 per shift

4.0

Aug 26, 2024

Good company

Project technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy and hard working friendly and family cultured people

Cons

Low pay, requires more diversity and inclusion

5.0

Aug 17, 2024

Great Company

Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

pay, pay, pay, pay, pay

Cons

nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing

Sappi Response

9mo

Thank you for your review. 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. It means a lot to hear such positive feedback, especially from someone who has over a decade of experience with us. We're pleased to know the company’s compensation and culture stood out in a meaningful way. Thanks again for being part of the team. We’re grateful for your contributions and hope your work continues to be rewarding, wherever you are now.

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