Does Graham Packaging pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Graham Packaging employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Graham Packaging. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Graham Packaging?

58% of Graham Packaging employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Graham Packaging 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Graham Packaging?

Machine Operator (37) , Production Supervisor (13) , Maintenance Technician (12) , Plant Manager (9) , Estagiário (6) , Forklift Operator (6) , Operador De Produção (6) , Maintenance Mechanic (5) , Production Manager (5) , Technical Specialist (5) , Controller (4) , Maintenance (4) , Maintenance Tech (4) , Manager (4) , Operator (4)

What are the pros of working at Graham Packaging according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and a decent schedule" ((in 63 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good benefits and managers at my facility." ((in 31 reviews)); "It is a good work environment as far as relationships with co" ((in 9 reviews)); "Almost all coworkers are great" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Graham Packaging according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management doesn't seem to have a fix and it is always pushing things on to someone else to do." ((in 13 reviews)); "Hard work and long hours" ((in 10 reviews)); "Just need better leadership." ((in 7 reviews)); "Managers as well as hourly employees are made to feel that you are not allowed to go home." ((in 7 reviews)); "Understaffed after last layoff or "vertical alignment"." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Graham Packaging layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Graham Packaging layoffs and their outlook for job security at Graham Packaging in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Graham Packaging locations?

York , Lancaster , Atlanta , Evansville , Cartersville , Holland , Houston , Hammond , Altavista , Findlay , Modesto , Newark , Lexington-Fayette , Florence , Racine , Tolleson , Bedford , Emigsville , Baltimore , Saint Louis , Sturtevant , Bowling Green , Memphis , Fremont , Rancho Cucamonga , Baton Rouge , Bradford , Bradenton , Chicago , Casa Grande

Graham Packaging reviews

3.3

58% would recommend to a friend

(445 total reviews)

Mike King

33% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (445 reviews)

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Graham Packaging has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 445 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Graham Packaging employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

445 reviews

5.0

Jul 29, 2024

Plant Accountant

Plant accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits Work Flexibility Amazing people Great learning experience

Cons

Growth path was more operational, harder to move into corporate.

1.0

Jul 13, 2024

getting paid to do nothing

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

no customers but still get paid

Cons

boredom it gets real boring

1.0

Jun 27, 2024

Run

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you want a lot of overtime the turn around is so bad you will be working 6-7 days a week sometimes 14 days straight

Cons

Poor management , no communication , horrible work culture , HR is a joke she is never there unless she is firing someone won’t answer or return calls . Maintenance sucks with affects machines and aggravated operators who have to deal with it .

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Jobs at Graham Packaging

Packaging Specialist - Day Shift (7:00am - 7:30pm) - Starting at $20.60/hr. - $24.95/hr.

Parts Clerk - Starting at $25.80/hr.

Industrial Maintenance Electrician -(PLC Controls Technician)- Day Shift - Pay starting $35/hr. up to $41/hr. - Plus $1,000 Sign On Bonus within 90 Days

Packaging Specialist - Day Shift (7:00am - 7:30pm) - Starting at $20.60/hr. - $24.95/hr.

Forklift Operator (Day Shift)- Future Openings- pay start at $22.35hr.