Laminator Operator

Sealed Air Corporation; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Saint Joseph, MO is hiring a Laminator Operator to run and maintain laminating equipment, bonding materials to meet precise specifications while following safety protocols. You will support production on a day shift with a 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 2/2/3 rotating schedule and earn a pay rate of $20.00 per hour.

The role emphasizes quality checks, problem solving, and teamwork on the manufacturing line, with opportunities to grow through on-the-job training and benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must communicate effectively via email and in person.
• Experience with slitter equipment preferred.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Stand for long periods (12 hours) on concrete floors.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Capable of documenting production data accurately.
• Ability to follow directions from multiple supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Sealed Air safety rules and PPE protocols.
• Operate laminating equipment to meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and involve maintenance when needed.
• Complete quality checks and document results.
• Print pallet labels and perform SAP data entry.
• Attend departmental and safety meetings and perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

Good communication

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP entry

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: Day

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

Pay Rate: $20.00

Position Overview

The Laminator Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining laminating equipment to bond multiple layers of materials together according to precise specifications and quality standards. This position plays a critical role in the manufacturing production line, ensuring products meet dimensional, aesthetic, and functional requirements while maintaining safety protocols and production efficiency.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Operate industrial laminating machinery to combine materials such as plastics, films, paper, foil, or composite materials into finished or semi-finished products. The operator monitors machine performance, conducts quality inspections, and makes necessary adjustments to maintain consistent output that meets customer specifications and company quality standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Follow all Sealed Air rules and regulations while working safely and utilizing PPE protocol.
• Work with float to ensure jobs are being cut to meet customer demand
• Operate machine safely to obtain a quality product
• Troubleshoot machine issues and involve Plant Maintenance when needed
• Assist float or complete setups as needed
• Ensure the oncoming shift has clear direction as to how to proceed at turnover
• Complete and record all quality checks
• Make sure equipment is properly staffed throughout shift
• Send required information to pack out
• Follow all special job instructions (SPI’s) on paperwork
• Let Core Cutter know if special needs arise
• Print pallet labels, fill out documentation, and perform SAP entry (float may assist if available)
• Perform second party QC checks for other Operators as needed
• File job packets and deliver customer sample packets to PC group as needed
• Work with Production Control in sharing ways to minimize machine downtime.
• Attend departmental and safety meetings when scheduled.
• Other additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have good communication skills both personal and via Email
• Multiple slitter experience preferred
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Tolerate standing, pushing, pulling during 12 hours on a concrete floor
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must have good judgment with decision-making regarding Quality and Fitness-for-use of materials
• Ability to complete production-related documentation on both computer and paper forms
• Excellent organizational skills, planning ability, and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work within a team
• Ability to take direction from several individuals
• Willingness to work overtime if needed
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multitask

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

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.

Relocation: No