Extrusion Operator

Sealed Air Corporation; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation is seeking an experienced Extrusion Operator to support plastic tubing and food packaging production in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role centers on night shift operations with a 7:00 PM–7:00 AM schedule and a $1.00 shift premium, pay rate $20.00/hr (negotiable).

Ideal candidates have extrusion/plastics or food-grade manufacturing experience and seek long-term technical career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years experience in extrusion, plastics, or food packaging manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety and SQF standards.
• Experience with quality measurement tools.
• Willingness to work overtime and strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion production lines for barrier and non-barrier tubing.
• Follow EHS, QMS, and SQF food safety standards.
• Complete required safety and quality training.
• Monitor line performance and manage multiple tasks.
• Perform quality inspections using microscopes and gauges.
• Adjust ICT and RDI systems to maintain specifications.
• Troubleshoot alarms, defects, and downtime issues.
• Document production, quality, and process data.
• Support preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, and production teams.

Skills

extrusion

troubleshooting

quality inspection

lean manufacturing

process optimization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows / MS Office

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

Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 2/2/3 schedule

Shift Premium: $1.00

Pay rate: $20.00/hr (Negotiable depending on experience)

Sealed Air is seeking an experienced Extrusion Operator to support plastic tubing and food packaging production in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for candidates with extrusion, plastics, or food-grade manufacturing experience who are interested in long-term technical career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion production lines for barrier and non-barrier tubing
• Follow EHS, QMS, and SQF food safety standards
• Complete required safety and quality training
• Monitor line performance and manage multiple tasks
• Perform quality inspections using microscopes, micrometers, and gauges
• Adjust ICT and RDI systems to maintain specifications
• Troubleshoot alarms, defects, and downtime issues
• Document production, quality, and process data
• Support preventive maintenance activities
• Wear PPE and respond promptly to safety alerts
• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, and production teams

Other Requirements

• Assist Process Engineer, Maintenance, and Shift Supervisor in troubleshooting.
• 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 Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Operation of motorized handling devices, including lift trucks, walk-behinds, core extractors, and electric pallet jacks.
• 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.

Equipment & Technologies Used

• Plastic extrusion lines
• Inline Control Technologies (ICT)
• Resin Dispensing Units (RDI)
• Quality inspection tools (micrometers, microscopes, gauges)
• Production monitoring systems

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in extrusion, plastics, or food packaging manufacturing
• Knowledge of food safety and SQF standards
• Experience with quality measurement tools
• Strong troubleshooting and process optimization skills
• Basic computer proficiency (Windows, MS Office)
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Willingness to work overtime
• Strong safety awareness

Preferred

• Plastic tubing or film extrusion
• Food-grade or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Inline inspection systems
• Resin handling and compounding
• Radiation safety certification
• Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement

Physical & Work Environment

• Night shift manufacturing operations
• Standing, lifting, and equipment monitoring
• Regulated food-grade environment
• Exposure to heat, resins, and machinery (PPE provided)

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.