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60+ Workers Laid Off as Lehigh County Packaging Plant Closes Two Sites

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
60
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
60 OF 14,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Packaging Corporation of America is set to lay off over 60 workers due to the closure of two sites in Lehigh County. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort as the company consolidates its operations. A notice has been issued to employees, indicating that the job losses will take effect soon. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions and operational efficiency goals. The affected employees will be notified of their termination dates as the closure progresses.

Packaging Corporation of America cut 60 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.4% of the 14,900 people Packaging Corporation of America employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at Packaging Corporation of America since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,847 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Packaging Corporation of America cut 60 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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Packaging Corporation of AmericaPKG
Consumer Cyclical · 14,900 employees
15
EVENTS TRACKED
1,847
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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