Material Handler

Sealed Air Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Louisville, KY is hiring a Material Handler to move materials throughout the plant, load/unload trailers, and support production with accurate inventory and safety compliance.

The role requires handling hot areas up to 110°F, lifting up to 55 lbs, and being flexible for overtime. A strong safety record and teamwork mindset are essential for daily operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift driving experience (sit-down propane) with 3+ years preferred.
• Strong safety and good attendance record.
• Team-oriented and able to work well with others.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Move material in and out of production areas, occasionally in tight spaces.
• Load and unload trailers in Shipping area.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory documentation.
• Learn production processes in supported area to assist production occasionally.
• Maintain general housekeeping of areas and warehouses.
• Wear required PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift driving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Attendance

Math skills

Overtime availability

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, visitwww.sealedair.com.

Job Description

Shift: Morning
Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Monday - Friday
Pay rate: $19.00

Position Summary:

Material Handlers move a variety of materials throughout the plant to and from production areas. They load/unload trailers and may be required to move product in and out of the curing warehouse (Hot Room) where temperatures reach up to 110° F. Material Handlers are responsible for excellent accuracy in shipping/receiving, safety, conducting quality checks, assisting with troubleshooting customer complaints and/or inventory issues. They may provide relief for breaks and general housekeeping of the machine and the surrounding area. They are responsible for other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Move material in and out of production areas, occasionally in tight spaces
• Be available to load and unload trailers in our Shipping area
• Maintain accurate production and inventory management documentation
• Learn the production processes in the area(s) you support to support production on occasion
• Maintain general housekeeping of the area(s) you support and the warehouse
• Wear required PPE
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent demonstrated forklift driving experience (sit-down propane & 3+ years preferred)
• Good safety and attendance record
• Team-oriented and able to work well with others
• Availability for overtime and flexible shifts
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively
• Routinely sits for long periods, climbs on and off forklifts, stands, reaches, pushes, and pulls materials
• Frequently lifts up to 25 lbs, and routinely lifts up to 55 lbs
• Must be able to work in and out of a hot (up to 110° F) room routinely
• Willingness to learn and a solid grasp of mathematics
• Prior experience in a manufacturing and distribution environment is a strong plus

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.