Extrusion Operator

Sealed Air Corporation; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Seneca, SC is seeking a Night Shift Extrusion Operator to produce quality film in a safe, efficient manner. Pay rate is $25.75 per hour, plus a $1.20 shift premium. Responsibilities include operating extrusion equipment, starting/stopping lines, setting up to SOC, following SOPs, and using production systems to log data.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, good communication, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety awareness required.
• Good communication skills via personal and email.
• Troubleshooting skills and sound judgment for safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion line to production specifications.
• Set up machine to SOC using appropriate conditions.
• Use computer system to set run conditions and adjust as needed within SOC.
• Perform line start up and shut down; operate extruders safely.
• Follow SOPs to safely and efficiently run the line; use production reporting systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting with process engineer and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Judgment and decision making

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

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: $1.20
Pay Rate: $25.75

Basic Function

To operate 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

Operate equipment to produce finished goods to production specifications.

• Understand and be able to safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and during an emergency.
• Set 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

• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Must be able to follow our safety guidelines.
• High School diploma or equivalency
• Must have good communication skills both personal and via Email
• Must have the ability to troubleshooting skills
• Must have good judgment with decision making in regards to Safety and Quality.
• Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed

The Employee Is Required On 12 Hour Shift To

• 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.

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: 56171

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].