Material Handler Shipping Receiving

Sealed Air Corporation; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Associate for the morning shift in our Illinois facility. The role involves pulling, staging, loading, and unloading shipments, with responsibility for accurate inventory and documentation.

You will work both independently and as part of a team to maintain quality and productivity across the warehouse. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year in a factory/warehouse setting, and forklift experience (electric).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of factory-related work experience
• Yard Jockey experience; 1+ year preferred
• Forklift driving experience (electric); 1+ year preferred
• Experience working in a warehouse environment; 1+ year preferred
• Prior experience processing Shipping documents a plus
• Ability to work in a high-speed, fast-paced production environment
• Availability to work overtime when needed
• Display a teamwork mentality, work well with others, and actively participate in the Shipping and Receiving Team
• Outstanding attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains forklifts in a safe manner to load and unload trailers
• Stores finished and raw materials in storage racks
• Fills out all paperwork and inventory tracking documents necessary for shipping, receiving, and accurate inventory control
• Manages FIFO product management independently without error
• Palletizes, wraps, and processes for shipment of all outgoing products
• Pull pick lists for shipments
• Sets up and stages LTL orders
• Call LTL carriers for pickups
• Yard Jockey; moving trailers around the yard
• Knows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures
• Performs housekeeping duties as necessary to support 6S
• Participation in setting and achieving team goals in productivity, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, and material usage
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Skills

Safety focus

Inventory accuracy

Team collaboration

Quality orientation

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift (electric)

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: Morning

Schedule: 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: $22.00

Position Summary

The Shipping/Receiving Associate verifies and keeps accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares products for shipment while maintaining quality and productivity standards. The employee will work individually and as a team to pull, stage, load, and unload shipments. This job will require the employee to work in all areas of the warehouse.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains forklifts in a safe manner to load and unload trailers
• Stores finished and raw materials in storage racks
• Fills out all paperwork and inventory tracking documents necessary for shipping, receiving, and accurate inventory control
• Manages FIFO product management independently without error
• Palletizes, wraps, and processes for shipment of all outgoing products
• Pull pick lists for shipments
• Sets up and stages LTL orders
• Call LTL carriers for pickups
• Yard Jockey; moving trailers around the yard
• Knows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures
• Performs housekeeping duties as necessary to support 6S
• Participation in setting and achieving team goals in productivity, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, and material usage
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Competency Statements

• Safety Focus: Demonstrates commitment to workplace safety protocols
• Inventory Accuracy: Maintains precise stock levels and location tracking
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively across departments
• Quality Orientation: Ensures products meet specifications
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of factory-related work experience
• Yard Jockey experience; 1+ year preferred
• Forklift driving experience (electric); 1+ year preferred
• Experience working in a warehouse environment; 1+ year preferred
• Prior experience processing Shipping documents a plus
• Ability to work in a high-speed, fast-paced production environment
• Availability to work overtime when needed
• Display a teamwork mentality, work well with others, and actively participate in the Shipping and Receiving Team
• Outstanding attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts, overtime, and weekends
• Must be able to get in and out of trucks: Reaching, pulling, large steps, twisting
• Must be able to perform repetitive assembly using hands and arms, which includes bending,
• reaching, and stretching.

Safety Compliance Requirements

• Strict adherence to all safety protocols and proper PPE usage
• Compliance with food safety regulations including HACCP
• Maintenance of a clean, sanitized work environment per SSOP standards
• Commitment to quality control procedures and documentation

Work Environment

This position operates in a climate-controlled food manufacturing facility. The role requires standing for extended periods, regular lifting, and operation of material handling equipment. All employees must adhere to food safety protocols including proper PPE and sanitation procedures.

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.