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 2% 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 (40) , 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 plenty overtime" ((in 103 reviews)); "Benefits are good and wlb" ((in 91 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 51 reviews)); "For hourly associates, pay is decent, the work environment is clean, and the work, itself, is fairly light duty." ((in 11 reviews)); "Awesome employees to work with" ((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 76 reviews)); "No training or defined career path." ((in 21 reviews)); "Long hours can be challenging." ((in 21 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 19 reviews)); "Favoritism and nepotism runs deep in Bakersfield plant." ((in 16 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.

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Pactiv Evergreen

Acquired by Novolex

Pactiv Evergreen reviews

3.2

48% would recommend to a friend

(867 total reviews)

Mike King

57% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

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).

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867 reviews

3.0

Sep 30, 2025

Poor management

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not sure I have any pros

Cons

Management team does not seem to understand the qualifications of employees.

5.0

Aug 12, 2025

Great Company To Work For

Material handler/forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My time there was great and my colleagues and my boss were very supportive and willing to help, and create an environment where everyone can be their selves.

Cons

None that I know of.

4.0

Aug 12, 2025

Great Co-Workers

Territory sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nearly every individual I worked with was friendly and helpful. Everybody had the same goal in mind: to work together to be the best we could be as individuals and as a team.

Cons

Company was recently acquired, so hopeful that existing issues will turn into positives and the company will grow and prosper.

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