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Pactiv LLC to Lay Off 153 Workers at Kalamazoo Packaging Plant

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
153
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 11, 2025
153 OF 10,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Pactiv LLC has announced the closure of its packaging plant in Kalamazoo, resulting in the layoff of 153 workers. The decision comes as part of a strategic move to streamline operations and reduce costs. The layoffs are effective immediately, with the company citing market challenges as a contributing factor. This closure marks a significant impact on the local workforce, as the plant has been a key employer in the area. Pactiv LLC is focusing on consolidating its operations to enhance efficiency and competitiveness in the packaging industry.

Pactiv LLC cut 153 jobs in MI as of February 11, 2025.

That is roughly 1.5% of the 10,000 people Pactiv LLC employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 6 layoff events at Pactiv LLC since February 2025, including 127 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 5 additional events known from news reporting.

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Pactiv LLC
Materials · 10,000 employees
6
EVENTS TRACKED
127
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 24, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026