Plate Room Operator

Sealed Air Corporation; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; 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 time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Saint Joseph, MO seeks a detail-oriented Plate Room Operator to support printing plate production, ink preparation and quality inspection at our local manufacturing facility. The 12-hour night shift runs 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with a $1.00 shift premium and a base pay rate of $20.00 per hour, negotiable depending on experience.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing or printing experience, good color vision, strong safety mindset, and the ability to work overtime and weekends

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, printing, or equipment operation preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Strong attention to detail and color/visual inspection skills.
• Basic computer and documentation skills; ability to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends; pass color vision testing; strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate platemaking and printing support equipment.
• Inspect plates for quality, color accuracy, and defects.
• Perform ink data entry and color matching using software tools.
• Prepare inks and adhesives for production.
• Document production and quality results.
• Support maintenance and process troubleshooting.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow PPE, lockout/tagout, and safety procedures.
• Provide shift turnover and production reports.
• Participate in safety meetings and observations.
• Lift and handle materials up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Printing equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Color inspection

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Overtime and weekend work

Color vision testing

Safety mindset

Tools

Forklift operation

Platemaking equipment

Color matching software

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: Night

Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 2/2/3 schedule

Shift Premium: $1.00

Pay rate: $20.00/hr (Negotiable depending on experience)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Plate Room Operator to support printing plate production, ink preparation, and quality inspection in our St. Joseph manufacturing facility.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing, printing, quality control, or technical equipment operation who want to grow in the packaging industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate platemaking and printing support equipment
• Inspect plates for quality, color accuracy, and defects
• Perform ink data entry and color matching using software tools
• Prepare inks and adhesives for production
• Document production and quality results
• Support maintenance and process troubleshooting
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Follow PPE, lockout/tagout, and safety procedures
• Provide shift turnover and production reports
• Participate in safety meetings and observations
• Lift and handle materials up to 40 lbs

Equipment & Tools Used

• Platemaking and printing equipment
• Utility knives, cutters, hand tools
• Hoists and material handling equipment
• Forklift (training provided)
• Computer systems for production tracking

Safety Requirements

• Participate in safety observation teams
• Wear all required PPE and PFS: beard/hair net, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
• Perform all duties using safe work methods
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Comply with all established site and department safety rules and policies.
• Report unsafe conditions, all accidents, and near misses immediately to TPL or his/her designate.

Physical & Work Environment

• 12-hour night shifts (7 PM–7 AM)
• Standing and walking most of the shift
• Manual handling and material movement
• Indoor manufacturing environment
• Exposure to inks, solvents, and adhesives (PPE provided)

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, printing, or equipment operation (preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform color and visual inspections
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends
• Ability to pass color vision testing
• Strong safety mindset

Preferred

• Flexographic or industrial printing
• Plate mounting or prepress support
• Ink mixing and color matching
• Quality inspection or SPC
• Packaging or plastics manufacturing
• Forklift operation

Other Requirements

• Requires basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to pass a hue and color vision assessment.
• Able to work independently and instruct others as necessary.
• Able to follow instructions and make decisions based on data obtained.
• Drive a forklift (Training provided)
• Utilize fine manipulation skills (including but not limited to the use of a utility knife, scissors, tape measure, typing, writing, and hand tools)
• Must be able to distinguish colors for product quality purposes
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, peers, and Management at all levels
• Computer knowledge and 1-2 years of Windows applications experience preferred.
• Work overtime and weekends as scheduled

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.