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Packaging Corporation of America to Lay Off Dozens at Chesterfield Plant

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
36
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
36 OF 14,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Chesterfield, Virginia, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Packaging Corporation of America has announced the closure of its Chesterfield plant, resulting in the layoff of approximately 36 employees. This decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort within the company. The layoffs are set to take effect on October 1, 2023, as the company aims to streamline operations. The closure reflects ongoing challenges in the packaging industry and the need for the company to adapt to changing market conditions.

Packaging Corporation of America cut 36 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% 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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Packaging Corporation of America cut 36 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? 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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