Plate Room Operator

Sealed Air; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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 in St. Joseph, MO is seeking a detail-oriented Plate Room Operator to support printing plate production, ink preparation, and quality inspection in our manufacturing facility. The role requires experience in manufacturing, printing, or equipment operation and an eye for color accuracy.

The position offers a night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with a 2/2/3 schedule and a shift premium. Pay is $20.00/hr, negotiable based on experience, with benefits including dental, vision, life,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate platemaking and printing support equipment.
• Inspect plates for quality, color accuracy, and defects.
• Enter ink data and perform 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

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Color inspection

Color vision testing

Basic computer skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Overtime

Weekend work

Safety mindset

Tools

Platemaking equipment

Printing equipment

Forklift operation

Hoists & material handling

Production tracking computers

Job description

dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Missouri, St. Joseph

Jul 31, 2026

Job Description

Plate Room Operator

St Joseph

Requisition ID: 56092

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

Requirements:

• 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, andManagement 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 discountsFlexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Information at a Glance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.