Manufacturing Helper

Sealed Air Corporation; Lenoir, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Lenoir, NC is seeking a production operator to contribute to safe operation of high-speed packaging equipment and to ensure quality, timely orders. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong safety practices, and precise documentation.

You will follow GMP/HACCP principles and 6S standards while labeling, packing, inspecting and recording production data. This is an on-site position offering a morning shift and competitive entry-level pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; basic math, reading and computer skills.
• Experience in fast-paced production settings with high-speed equipment.
• Ability to read production logs and quality inspections.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to GMP/HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe operation of production equipment and set speeds/controls.
• Ensure timely production to meet customer and production needs.
• Label, pack, wrap, and supply lines for production.
• Complete production documentation and participate in quality checks.
• Support 6S housekeeping and facility safety systems.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Operate high speed equipment

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Tape measure

Hand tools

Production documentation

Safety awareness

Teamwork / on/off team

Extrusion experience (preferred)

Hoists / pallet jacks operation (plus)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College-level coursework or trade school (preferred)

Tools

Tape measure

Hand tools

Hoists

Pallet jacks

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

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.

Additional Information

• 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