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Packaging Corporation of America Cuts 200 Jobs at Washington Facility

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 14,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Washington, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Packaging Corporation of America has announced the closure of its Washington facility, resulting in the layoff of 200 employees. This decision comes as part of a restructuring effort that will incur a significant charge of $205 million. The layoffs are part of the company's strategy to streamline operations and improve financial performance. The closure is expected to impact the local workforce significantly, as the facility has been a key part of the company's operations in the region. The layoffs are effective immediately, marking a substantial reduction in the company's workforce at this location.

Packaging Corporation of America cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.3% 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 AmericaPKG
Consumer Cyclical · 14,900 employees
15
EVENTS TRACKED
1,847
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025