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Packaging Corporation of America Cuts 200 Jobs at Eastern WA Paper Plant

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Dec 5, 2025
200 OF 14,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Eastern WA, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Packaging Corporation of America has announced a partial shutdown of its paper plant located in Eastern Washington, resulting in the layoff of 200 employees. This decision comes as part of the company's efforts to streamline operations and respond to market conditions. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting a significant portion of the workforce at the facility. The company has not specified the exact reasons for the shutdown but indicated that it is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency. This move reflects ongoing challenges in the industry and the need for companies to adapt to changing demands.

Packaging Corporation of America cut 200 jobs as of December 5, 2025.

That is roughly 1.3% of the 14,900 people Packaging Corporation of America employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at Packaging Corporation of America since October 2025, including 472 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 12 additional events known from news reporting.

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Packaging Corporation of AmericaPKG
Consumer Discretionary · 14,900 employees
16
EVENTS TRACKED
472
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026