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?

"Pay is good for the area" ((in 29 reviews)); "Benefits of the company are great" ((in 25 reviews)); "People I work with are great." ((in 18 reviews)); "Work balance and good salary" ((in 13 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"The place is an absolute dump with asbestos, leaking ceilings, wet floors, and 0 leadership to the employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours and little to no confirmation of contract renewal" ((in 5 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 12, 2014

A place of integrity

Finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Operates as one global organisation. A place of integrity where hard work is rewarded.

Cons

Benefits could be improved, work from home policy not what it should be

4.0

Jun 23, 2013

IT Professional

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A good company, good pay and great benefits. Plenty of interesting work and opportunities to use lots of different technologies. Big commitment to training employees. Most people that join like it and stay long term. Company has good commitment to environment and people.

Cons

Not a whole lot of opportunity for advancement within IT, but this will likely change in the coming years.

4.0

May 20, 2013

nice place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

travel could at times be a bit much

Cons

advancement potential rather limited overall

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Procurement Specialist/Sr. Procurement Specialist

Production Operator / Mill Reserve

Electrical Maintenance Planner/Supervisor

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