Plant Helper

Sealed Air Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; 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 is seeking a Plant Helper in the United States to assist in producing quality packaging products. The role follows established procedures for operating equipment in paper manufacturing and offers potential for advancement through training.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to read, write, and speak English. The position is on-site with various material handling duties and safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience driving forklifts is required.
• Ability to read, write, and fluently speak English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for long shifts.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Select and measure raw materials and parts to specifications.
• Resolves issues related to production, machinery, processing and/or packaging.
• Perform daily safety inspections.
• Operate fork lift and move finished rolls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Read/write English

Safety-conscious

Follow directions

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Team readiness

Able to stand/walk long shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

High School Diploma or equivalent desired

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.

Pay Rate: $23.75

Under direction of the Foremen, the PLANT HELPER assists with manufacturing quality products to meet customer demand. The position requires following established operating procedures for operating various equipment and machinery in the paper manufacturing process and required to train for advancement in the line of progression on the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Select and measure raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing
• Resolves issues related to the organization\'s production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations
• Daily safety inspections
• Operate fork lift
• Move finished rolls
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience driving fork lifts
• Strong work ethic
• Previous manufacturing experience required
• Experienced in paper manufacturing desired
• High School Diploma or equivalent desired
• Ability to follow directions required
• Ability to work safely and follow all policies required
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to read, write, and fluently speak English, required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours per 8-hour shift
• Ability to walk for up to 6 hours per 8-hour shift
• Ability to bend, left, and push
• Self-motivated
• Works with minimal direction to complete tasks
• Ability to speak, read, and write English

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: 55899

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].

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