Extrusion Operator Reclaim

Sealed Air Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; 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 in Kentucky is seeking a production operator to operate equipment and produce finished goods per specifications. The role requires safe startup/shutdown, adjusting run conditions, and following SOPs to ensure quality and efficiency.

You will use a computer system to set run conditions, perform line startup/shutdown, and test film samples with lab equipment. Strong safety awareness, teamwork, and basic math and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine issues.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Ability to make sound decisions and follow guidelines.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• High awareness toward safety.
• Ability to solve problems and apply critical thinking.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.
• College-level courses or trade school preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to operate cranes, forklift, and other related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to produce finished goods to production specifications.
• Ability to safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and during an emergency.
• Sets machine up to SOC using the appropriate conditions.
• Uses a computer system to set run conditions and adjusts as necessary within SOC.
• Performs line start up and line shut down.
• Understands and safely operate equipment.
• Follows all training documents or standard operating procedures (SOP) to operate the line safely and efficiently.
• Uses production reporting systems to fulfill job functions.
• Safely operates lab equipment.
• Understands all quality lab equipment and is able to operate and adjust as necessary to safely test film samples.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Decision making

Math & computer basics

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cranes

Forklift

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

Afternoon Shift: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Shift Premium Amount: $2.00

Pay Rate: $21.28

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment to produce finished goods to production specifications.
• Ability to safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and during an emergency.
• Sets machine up to SOC using the appropriate conditions.
• Uses a computer system to set run conditions and adjusts as necessary within SOC.
• Performs line start up and line shut down.
• Understands and safely operate equipment.
• Follows all training documents or standard operating procedures (SOP) to operate the line safely and efficiently.
• Uses production reporting systems to fulfill job functions.
• Safely operates lab equipment.
• Understands all quality lab equipment and is able to operate and adjust as necessary to safely test film samples.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine issues.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Ability to make sound decisions and follow guidelines.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• High awareness toward safety.
• Ability to solve problems and apply critical thinking.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.
• College-level courses or trade school preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to operate cranes, forklift, and other related equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, and bending.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting at least 40lbs.
• Eye/hand coordination.

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:56336

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].

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