Slitter Operator

Sealed Air Corporation; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; 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 Missouri is seeking a Night Shift Slitter Operator to operate and maintain the Deacro Slitter, delivering high-quality rolls with minimal scrap. You will report to the Lamination Continuous Improvement Engineer and work as part of a manufacturing team in a climate-controlled plant.

The role requires standing for long hours, following SOC guidelines, and actively participating in shift handoffs while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma. Continued education in plastics is preferred.
• Slitting machine experience preferred.
• Tolerate standing, pushing, and pulling during 12 hours on a concrete floor.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Deacro Slitter to deliver quality products with minimal scrap.
• Set up and operate the slitter and supporting equipment as scheduled by management promptly.
• Perform scheduled PM machine maintenance and troubleshoot, report major problems to maintenance.
• Record quality data and ensure accurate documentation in the plant database.
• Maintain good housekeeping and a 5S work area; assist in training and cross-training.

Education

High school diploma

Continued education in plastics is preferred

Tools

Slitting machine experience

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 rotating schedule

Pay Rate: $20.00

Shift Premium: $1.00

Position Overview

The Slitter Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the Deacro Slitter to safely deliver the highest quality products at the best efficiency and lowest scrap possible through the use of effective manufacturing methods. Slitter operator personnel report to the Lamination Continuous Improvement Engineer.

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

• Responsible for scrap, efficiency, and product quality as set out in daily management, and conserve raw materials and supplies
• Set up and operate the slitter and supporting equipment according to SOC and as scheduled by management promptly
• Responsible for doing scheduled PM machine maintenance and troubleshooting, in case of failure, and make repairs as directed, advise management of major problems, and seek aid from the maintenance personnel as required for major maintenance
• Used the procedures outlined in the Deacro & LB manuals, perform nip roller, idler roller, and other changes as needed
• Cross-train as backup laminator operator and assist in changeovers to assure completion promptly with quality product
• Perform all normal running adjustments to the equipment as required and aligned to the SOC to produce the product to specification; accurately record all changes
• Work independently to assist in managing critical spare parts inventories and rebuilding parts
• Enter all required quality supporting data to plant database
• Fill out daily management board before the end of every shift
• Prepare non-conformance material and package suitably for return to supplier
• Responsible for applying the correct LPN label to the rolls of slit film
• Schedule and scan all raw materials through the Oracle WMS platform
• Schedule packaging materials and supplies to the machine from the warehouse
• Remove finished product or unused materials from the slitter area to the warehouse drop area as needed
• Ensure that quality standards are upheld and that any suspect or defective product is quarantined and reported to the Shift Leader. Samples along with a complete non-conformance form are to be submitted to the Quality Department
• Maintain Forklift Truck certification
• Work as a valuable team member throughout the production room to accomplish the business goals: Assist and work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Technical resources to ensure that issues are being addressed to optimize the performance of the line
• Assist in the training of other personnel in proper maintenance, operation, and set-up of equipment according to approved company procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping and a 5S work area

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma. Continued education in plastics is preferred.
• Slitting machine experience preferred.
• Tolerate standing, pushing, and pulling during 12 hours on a concrete floor

Competency Statements

• Act: Safely, Responsibly and Ethically
• Develop: Positive, Collaborative Teams and Healthy Work Environments.
• Deliver: Timely, Innovative and Sustainable Focused Solutions.
• Drive: Quality in Products, Service, and Attainment of Professional Goals.
• Integrate: Core Values of Commitment, Responsibility, and Innovation into all aspects of work.

Work Environment

Manufacturing Plant. Climate-controlled.

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

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.