Manufacturing Helper

Sealed Air Corporation; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; 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 North Carolina is seeking a production operator to support safe, efficient manufacturing on the morning shift. You will adjust machine controls, perform packaging tasks, and ensure quality and on-time production while following GMP and 6S standards.

Responsibilities include labeling, packing, line support, and recording production data. Candidates should have basic math, reading, computer skills, and a teamwork mindset; extrusion experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Experience operating high speed manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and apply problem solving to processes.
• Able to use a tape measure and basic hand tools.
• Must complete production documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe operation of production equipment and adjust settings.
• Follow safety rules, GMPs, and 6S practices on the line.
• Ensure timely production to meet customer needs.
• Label, pack, wrap and support line supply needs.
• Support quality inspections and production documentation.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

High speed equipment

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Tape measure

Hand tools

Production documentation

High school diploma

Basic math reading computer

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Extrusion experience preferred

College/trade school preferred

Hoists pallet jacks operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Pay: $21.28

Shift: Morning

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the safe operation of production equipment to produce quality products by adjusting machine controls for speed, temperature, pressure, etc.
• Understands and adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
• Produces orders on time to satisfy customer needs and production requirements.
• Performs product labeling, packing, wrapping and helping to supply line for production.
• Assists with all required quality inspections, testing, and production documentation.
• Comply with company standards regarding housekeeping and 6S on machines and surrounding areas.
• Adheres to and assists in the implementation of the facility's SQF system requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP principles, and Food Safety Quality system standards.
• Helps perform routine preventative maintenance and assists maintenance personnel as needed on machine related issues.
• Other duties as assigned by plant leadership, production leads, or shift leads.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating high speed manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to solve problems and apply critical thinking to processes and equipment.
• Ability to use a tape measure.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Complete production documentation (paper and electronic): Production logs, Quality inspections, Down Time tracking.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• High awareness toward safety for yourself and others.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team or individually.
• Extrusion experience preferred.
• College-level courses or trade school preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to operate hoists, pallet jacks, and other related equipment is a plus.

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

Requisition id: 55263

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].