Machine Operator

Sealed Air Corporation; Hudson (NC); On-site; USD 51,064 - 55,000; 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 time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air in Hudson, NC is seeking a manufacturing machine operator for an afternoon shift (4:00 PM – 12:00 AM). The role offers $22.55 per hour with a $2.00 shift premium. Requires 3–5 years of experience operating multiple production processes and a high school diploma or equivalent.

You will set up and adjust lines, follow SOPs, use production reporting systems, and safely operate lab equipment to ensure quality and uptime.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing as main operator of one or multiple processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to follow guidelines.
• Good communication, math, reading and computer skills.
• High awareness toward safety and teamwork ability.
• Ability to solve problems with critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to produce finished goods according to production specs.
• Safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and emergencies.
• Set up machine to SOC using appropriate conditions.
• Use a computer system to set run conditions and adjust as needed.
• Start up and shut down lines; follow SOPs to operate safely and efficiently.
• Utilize production reporting systems to fulfill job functions.
• Operate lab equipment and test film samples safely.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Decision making

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Math skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cranes

Forklift

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: Afternoon: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Shift Premium Amount: $2.00

Pay Rate: $22.55

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 equipment.
• Follow all training documents or standard operating procedures (SOP) to operate the line safely and efficiently.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry as the main operator of one or multiple processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Ability to make sound decisions and follow guidelines.
• Must have good communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Hand and eye coordination.
• Use stairs and hand tools as required by job.

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: 55737

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.

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