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 107 reviews)); "Benefits are good and wlb" ((in 91 reviews)); "Good people to work with." ((in 49 reviews)); "Great coworkers, everyone wants to help you learn and get better at your job." ((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 73 reviews)); "Long hours can be challenging." ((in 20 reviews)); "No training or defined career path." ((in 19 reviews)); "Overworked and underpaid and no real leadership at all." ((in 18 reviews)); "Extreme favoritism" ((in 14 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

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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

4.0

Mar 28, 2023

Great until it wasn't

Winder assistant/operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great money if you work OT. There is plenty of OT to go around

Cons

Family life if you want is non-existent They will be shutting down by june 2023

5.0

Mar 27, 2023

Pactiv is closing so I will not have a job after 6/6/23. I will have to stay with the job until it closes.

Generator operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Produced great quality product with a high emphasis on safety On the job training allowed me to learn highly skilled position

Cons

This past year they have let things run down. I believe they have been planning to shut down for a long time.

3.0

Mar 25, 2023

What can I say?

Paper machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They give me an opportunity to enter the industry.

Cons

Shutting down in a couple months.

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