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 26 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 25 reviews)); "People I work with are great." ((in 20 reviews)); "Work balance and good salary" ((in 8 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)); "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

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).

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225 reviews

4.0

Mar 23, 2023

Still keeping the doors open

Industrial mechanic/millwright

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Good benefits. Opportunity for advancement. Better self guided learning tools. Doing more to improve work life balance, especially for the salaried employees. They keep investing, expanding and innovating.

Cons

Hourly: Generations of apathetic union attitude. Seniority is everything. There is little if any accountability for sub par performance. Union protects deadbeats. Doesn't do much to actually help it's own future. Salary: There are a few systems level, organizational shortfalls. They tie up a lot of resources.

4.0

Mar 17, 2023

Current employees

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Atmosphere working with great people, modern office, flexibile working hours

Cons

Salary, boring tasks, no chance for development

3.0

Mar 6, 2023

Sustainable

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Company banks onContinuous growth, and innovation.

Cons

Lack standardized leadership or management culture.

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