Does Pactiv Evergreen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pactiv Evergreen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pactiv Evergreen. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pactiv Evergreen?

48% of Pactiv Evergreen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pactiv Evergreen 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pactiv Evergreen?

Machine Operator (63) , Packer (41) , Forklift Operator (16) , Production Supervisor (15) , Picker/Packer (14) , Maintenance Technician (13) , Manager (13) , Operator (12) , Extrusion Operator (10) , Territory Sales Manager (10) , Engineer (7) , Maintenance Mechanic (7) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Material Handler (6) , Supervisor (6)

What are the pros of working at Pactiv Evergreen according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and you only work a couple days a week" ((in 103 reviews)); "Benefits are good and wlb" ((in 89 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 54 reviews)); "Awesome employees to work with" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great coworkers, everyone wants to help you learn and get better at your job." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pactiv Evergreen according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management with short term strategy and a dis trust of the people who do the work." ((in 74 reviews)); "Long hours can be challenging." ((in 19 reviews)); "No training or defined career path." ((in 18 reviews)); "Extreme favoritism" ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pactiv Evergreen layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Pactiv Evergreen locations?

Lake Forest , Chicago , Temple , Covington , Corsicana , Canandaigua , Bedford Park , Canton , Kinston , Mooresville , Beech Island , Stockton , Frankfort , Abilene , Fresno , Greensboro , Pine Bluff , Conyers , Romeoville , Memphis , Macon , Bridgeview , Saint Charles , Grottoes , Mount Carmel , Kalamazoo , Raleigh , Olmsted Falls , Bakersfield , Atlanta

Pactiv Evergreen reviews

3.2

48% would recommend to a friend

(867 total reviews)

Mike King

57% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (867 reviews)

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Pactiv Evergreen has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 867 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pactiv Evergreen 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

867 reviews

4.0

Dec 12, 2023

Friendliest environment ever

Manufacturing and packaging associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very friendly, engaging, and active management. Decent benefits package Flexible schedule with 12 hour shifts

Cons

Dust and smoke pretty heavy regularly

1.0

Dec 11, 2023

Abusive work conditions

Sealing operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I would not imply there are any benefits. Get another Job

Cons

Pactiv Evergreen can be incredibly demanding, consuming every minute of your life and negatively impacting your family life and personal goals. The company has stringent and oppressive employee policies. It feels like a situation that can be likened to a trap, urging caution and advising individuals to stay away.

3.0

Dec 8, 2023

Great middle management, top heavy executive management

Customer account coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay Great managers Work from home 2-3 days a week

Cons

Very top heavy structure Internal Application process is a nightmare Managers limited to how many "Exceeds Expectations" they can give per department

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