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) , 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)); "Good pay but that’s it." ((in 28 reviews)); "People I work with are great." ((in 20 reviews)); "Work balance and good salary" ((in 10 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((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))

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

46% would recommend to a friend

(68 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

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68 reviews

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4.0

May 29, 2025

Decent

Sheeter operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits, 4 on 4 off schedule, 12hr shifts.

Cons

Union BS and management not caring, but saying they do.

Sappi Response

9mo

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate hearing from team members and taking in all kinds of feedback. We’re pleased to know the schedule, pay, and benefits are working well for you. We also hear your frustration about communication, including the challenges that can come up in union environments. It’s important to us that all of our employees feel heard and supported, and feedback like yours is a reminder that we need to keep working at it from all sides. Thanks again for your honesty and for being part of the team in Cloquet.

5.0

Mar 14, 2025

good

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good. great pay. good work life balance

Cons

nothing to bad. usual corporate. more growth would be better

2.0

Mar 11, 2025

Nice place to work

Regional sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and benefits in general.

Cons

Low stability and high rotation.

Sappi Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate hearing from former team members, especially those who spent several years with us. We’re pleased to hear that salary and benefits felt competitive and that you found Sappi to be a generally positive place to work. At the same time, we’re sorry to hear that your experience felt unstable. While we haven’t seen high turnover within the sales organization overall, we recognize that individual experiences can vary, and we’re always looking for ways to improve consistency and support across teams. Thanks again for your time at Sappi. We hope your current role has been positive for you.

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