# Packaging & Containers hiring trends

> 2,044 new job posts in the Packaging & Containers industry in the last 90 days from 15 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/industry/packaging-containers/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 659
- New job posts, last 90 days: 2,044
- New job posts, last 12 months: 5,630
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 15
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 6%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $57,600 per year (USD; 2,722 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in the Packaging & Containers industry last month?

767 new job posts in October 2026, up 10% from the month before.

### Is hiring in the Packaging & Containers industry going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 32% compared with the three months before (2,146 vs. 1,626).

### Which roles are most in demand in the Packaging & Containers industry?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Operator (553), Technician (230) and Engineer (147).

### Which companies are hiring the most in the Packaging & Containers industry?

In the last 90 days: Ball Corporation (602), Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) (534) and Crown Holdings (416).

### How common is remote work in the Packaging & Containers industry?

6% of job posts in the Packaging & Containers industry in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in the Packaging & Containers industry?

$57,600 per year (USD) across 2,722 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 199 |
| 2025-12 | 207 |
| 2026-01 | 303 |
| 2026-02 | 327 |
| 2026-03 | 352 |
| 2026-04 | 323 |
| 2026-05 | 387 |
| 2026-06 | 490 |
| 2026-07 | 749 |
| 2026-08 | 684 |
| 2026-09 | 695 |
| 2026-10 | 767 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Operator | 553 |
| Technician | 230 |
| Engineer | 147 |
| Machine Operator | 146 |
| Maintenance | 120 |
| Manager | 104 |
| Specialist | 102 |
| Maintenance Technician | 97 |
| Mechanic | 90 |
| Supervisor | 90 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Ball Corporation | 602 |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) | 534 |
| Crown Holdings | 416 |
| Great Northern | 142 |
| Welch Packaging | 118 |
| Crescent Park | 44 |
| Crown Embalagens Metalicas da Amazonia S/A | 36 |
| Golden West Packaging Group | 35 |
| Southeastern Container | 31 |
| Batavia Container | 30 |

## Top countries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| United States | 1253 |
| Brazil | 202 |
| Mexico | 158 |
| United Kingdom | 87 |
| Serbia | 34 |
| Germany | 31 |
| Spain | 24 |
| Czechia | 22 |
| Saudi Arabia | 22 |
| Belgium | 16 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?company_industry_id=156&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.