Extruder Operator

Sealed Air; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 74,390,000; 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 Corp. in California is seeking an Extrusion Operator to operate plastic extrusion equipment safely and efficiently, adjusting gauges for speed, temperature and winding. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and productive output.

The shift is Afternoon with a $1.00 premium and a pay rate of $24.00 per hour. Candidates should have 1–3 years of manufacturing experience and be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience as a machine operator.
• Basic math, reading, computer and analytical skills.
• Safety awareness and ability to analyze production issues.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Overtime and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Produce orders to schedule to satisfy customer needs and production requirements.
• Perform production execution of product labeling and production entry.
• Complete all required quality inspections, testing and documentation.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Comply with Company standards regarding housekeeping.
• Perform duties of other team members as required during breaks and absences.
• Knows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company 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: Afternoon
Shift Premium Amount: $1.00
Pay Rate: $24.00

Position Summary:
Extrusion Operators are responsible for the safe operation of plastic extrusion equipment to produce quality product by continual adjustments of gauges that control extruder speed, temperatures, pressures and winder speeds while focusing on safety and efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce orders to schedule to satisfy customer needs and production requirements
• Perform production execution of product labeling and production entry
• Complete all required quality inspections, testing and documentation
• Perform routine preventative maintenance
• Comply with Company standards regarding housekeeping
• Perform duties of other team members as required during breaks and absences
• Knows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience as a machine operator with knowledge of process equipment, tooling and procedures in order to set up, operate and maintain equipment work area in a safe, productive manner
• Basic math, reading, computer and analytical skills
• High awareness towards safety and ability to analyze and solve production issues
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Able to work overtime and on weekends if required

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking and bending
• Pushing, pulling, lifting weights over 40 lbs
• Eye/hand coordination
• Must be able to work in hot room environment

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

Additional Information

Requisition id:56057

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.