Extrusion Assistant

Sealed Air Corporation; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; 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 seeking a Night Shift Operator to assist in operating an extrusion line safely and efficiently, producing quality film products according to SOC guidelines. You will learn and follow SOPs, monitor equipment, and document production activity while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires basic reading/writing/math, English proficiency, strong mechanical aptitude, and good teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety guidelines.
• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude desired.
• Measurement or gauging experience preferred or training will be provided.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.
• Must read and comprehend English and identify numbers.
• Good communication skills, including via email.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Good judgment regarding safety and quality.
• Ability to complete production documentation in computer and paper forms (Excel, Word).
• Overtime may be required to complete tasks.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing equipment operation experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of continuous service at a manufacturing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist equipment operation to meet production specifications.
• Safely stop equipment during normal conditions and emergencies.
• Set up machines to SOC using appropriate conditions.
• Use computer systems to set/run conditions within SOC.
• Perform line start-up and shut-down.
• Operate extruders safely and effectively.
• Follow SOPs to operate the line efficiently.
• Use production reporting systems for job functions.
• Safely operate lab equipment.
• Test film samples using quality lab equipment.

Skills

Safety guidelines

Mechanical aptitude

Gauging experience

Reading/Writing/Math skills

English literacy

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Safety & quality judgment

Documentation (Excel, Word)

Overtime willingness

Self-motivation

Machinery operation experience

Manufacturing facility tenure

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

• climb stairs – 10%

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: $20.00
• Schedule: 12-hour continuous Shift

To assist in the operation of an extrusion line in a safe and orderly manner within Standard Operating Conditions. To manufacture a quality product in the most efficient manner possible.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist equipment operation to produce finished goods to production specifications.
• Understand and be able to safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and during an emergency.
• Assist in setting machine up to SOC using the appropriate conditions
• Use a computer system to set run conditions and adjust as necessary within SOC
• Perform Line start up and Line shut down
• Understand and safely operate extruders
• Follow all training documents or standard operating procedures (SOP) to safely and efficiently operate the line
• Ability to use production reporting systems to fulfill job functions
• Always safely operate lab equipment
• Understand all quality lab equipment and be able to operate and adjust as necessary to safely test film samples.

Other Requirements

• Assist Process Engineer, Maintenance and Shift Supervisor in trouble shooting.
• Follow the production schedule as issued by production control.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and recycling practices in your work area
• Complete all required computer and paperwork
• Participate in scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities
• Operation of motorized handling devices including Lift truck, walk behind, core extractors, and electric pallet jack
• Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Personal Food Safety (PFS): Beard/Hair Net, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes. Also wear any additional safety PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow our safety guidelines.
• High School diploma or equivalency (required)
• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Measurement or gauging experience (preferred) or must successfully complete training on same and perform work effectively.
• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend English and correctly identify numbers.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills both personal and via email
• Must demonstrate troubleshooting skills
• Must have good judgment with decision making in regard to Safety and Quality.
• Ability to complete production related documentation on both computer and paper forms (Excel, Word)
• Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed (required)
• Self-motivated and ability to make decisions and work well with minimal oversight
• 1-3 years of manufacturing equipment operation experience (preferred)
• At least one year of continuous service at a manufacturing facility (preferred).

Physical Activity Requirements

• stand – 70+%
• walk – 70+%
• sit – 10%
• reach overhead – 10%
• kneel – 10%
• bend – 30%
• climb stairs – 10%
• must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds overhead to a height of 72 inches repeatedly over a 12-hour shift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include average vision, color and depth perception.

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

Requisition id: 55577

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.

• Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail].