Night Extrusion Operator: Grow Career in Food Packaging

Sealed Air Corporation; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; 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 Saint Joseph, Missouri, is seeking an experienced Extrusion Operator for night shift to support plastic tubing and food packaging production in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with extrusion, plastics, or food-grade manufacturing experience who are interested in long-term technical career growth.

Responsibilities include operating extrusion lines, ensuring safety and quality, performing inspections, and coordinating with quality,

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years in extrusion, plastics, or food packaging manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety and SQF standards.
• Experience with quality measurement tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and process optimization skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Windows, MS Office).
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion production lines for barrier and non-barrier tubing.
• Follow EHS, QMS, and SQF food safety standards.
• Complete required safety and quality training.
• Monitor line performance and manage multiple tasks.
• Perform quality inspections using microscopes, micrometers, and gauges.
• Adjust ICT and RDI systems to maintain specifications.
• Troubleshoot alarms, defects, and downtime issues.
• Document production, quality, and process data.
• Support preventive maintenance activities.
• Wear PPE and respond promptly to safety alerts.
• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, and production teams.

Skills

extrusion experience

plastics

food packaging

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Plastic extrusion lines

Inline Control Technologies

Resin Dispensing Units

Micrometers

Microscopes

Gauges

Production monitoring systems

Job description

Sealed Air Corporation in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is seeking an experienced Extrusion Operator for night shift to support plastic tubing and food packaging production in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with extrusion, plastics, or food-grade manufacturing experience who are interested in long-term technical career growth.

Responsibilities include operating extrusion lines, ensuring safety and quality, performing inspections, and coordinating with quality,