Bag Machine Operator

Sealed Air Corporation; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation is hiring for a Night shift Packaging Operator. The role involves operating production bags, ensuring quality and safety, and supporting packaging and distribution activities. Shift premium applies, with a starting pay rate of $19.00 per hour.

The position requires following EHS, quality and food safety protocols, training, and collaboration with multiple teams to meet customer specifications and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Must possess an education or experience level to perform duties.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, stay organized, and be a team player.
• Computer knowledge including SAP, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Follow all EHS, Quality and Food Safety procedures and report incidents.
• Complete all EHS, Quality and Food Safety training.
• Support Quality and Food Safety programs and participate in related audits.
• Operate a production bag machine.
• Verify packaging schedules and proper setup.
• Set machine parameters per standard operating procedures.
• Download order information into the DBQ system and maintain quality checks.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Word

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

Shift: Night

Shift Premium Amount: $1.00

Pay Rate: $19.00

Position Summary

Under the direction of production management, this position works to perform a variety of operational functions that constitute the production, inspection and distribution of products or services for our customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow all applicable EHS, Quality and Food Safety procedures and protocols, and reports any incident to his/her supervisor.
• Complete all EHS, Quality and Food Safety applicable training.
• Support implementation of the Quality and Food Safety program and comply with the expectations if this role is included as part of the Food Safety or Internal Audit team.
• Operate a production bag machine.
• Check customer specifications to ensure proper set up of machine.
• Check data sheet and sales type to ensure proper set up.
• Check packaging schedule to ensure proper packaging.
• Order correct tubing through the forklift driver servicing the department.
• Verify boxes through the packaging schedule and then orders proper type box through the mezzanine operator.
• Visually check jaws to ensure they are in good condition and change them if necessary.
• Complete run report correctly.
• Obtain proper color ink from ink dispenser and reduce/increase viscosity when needed.
• Obtain proper amount of sticky back from ink station.
• Mount plates according to procedures.
• When running a non-taped order, make out tray tickets.
• Obtain correct size and type jaws from the jaw room.
• When changing orders, ensure the mezzanine operator is aware of the type of boxes needed.
• Obtain all snap-pack supplies needed for an order.
• Verify roll card, against either the M.O.T. or an SPI, all rolls being placed at the machine. A visual check of the roll must be done, as well, to ensure there are no defects on the rolls.
• Set machine parameters according to standard operating procedures written for each specific job.
• Check ink viscosity and fill in specified intervals to ensure print quality.
• Download all order information into the DBQ system as well as maintain timely quality checks and reports.
• Using proper set-up stamper, stamp all box labels needed.
• Place stamped box labels onto proper cartons, ensuring proper adhesion to the boxes.
• Place the proper pieces of boxes together, using filament tape, before pushing the completed carton out to the warehouse operator.
• Using department guidelines, load all barrier/TBG rolls onto unwind stand.
• Check and fill Oxidry hopper, when needed.
• As a team member, follow all safety, quality, plant GMP and safe food handling rules

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must posses an education or experience level that permits the employee to effectively communicate and perform duties, assignments and responsibilities of the job.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be well organized, and be a team player.
• Computer knowledge (SAP, Excel, Word)

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.