Machine Operator

Sealed Air; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; 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 West Virginia is seeking a Manufacturing Helper to assist Operators in the safe operation of plastic extrusion equipment, producing quality products during the night shift. The pay is $19.00 per hour.

This role requires attention to safety, teamwork, and the ability to work independently while supporting a fast-paced production line. Overtime and weekend hours may be required, with opportunities for skill development and career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of factory-related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Awareness towards safety.
• Able to work overtime and on weekends.
• Operate cranes, forklift, and other related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Operator's directions after production schedule is set.
• Inspect in-process items for conformance to quality standards.
• Weigh and record scrap daily.
• Bag bundles, stack, and move finished product to designated areas.
• Assist with troubleshooting and perform duties as needed during breaks.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Awareness towards safety

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job Description

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Helper assists the Operators in the safe operation of plastic extrusion equipment to produce quality products.

Pay: $19.00

Shift: Night

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
• Follow direction of the Operator once production schedule is obtained.
• Inspect work in process for conformance to quality standards advising Operator of any deficiencies.
• Make sure scrap is weighed and recorded daily.
• Bag bundles and stack.
• Take reclaim and neatly stack in repro area.
• Stack blanks in proper storage area.
• Move finished product to designated areas.
• Comply with Company standards with regard to housekeeping and 6S on machines and surrounding areas.
• Ability to help troubleshoot when problems arise.
• Perform duties of other team members as required during breaks and absences.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of factory-related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Awareness towards safety.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team and independently.
• Able to work overtime and on weekends.

Other Requirements

• Operate cranes, forklift, and other related equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and bending.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting weights over 30lbs.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Must be able to routinely work in a "hot room" (up to 110 degrees F at times).

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

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.