Utility

Sealed Air Corporation; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 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 time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Romeoville, IL, seeks a Utility Operator to support bag lines, safely delivering high-quality products with maximum efficiency and minimal scrap. Shift is 5:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a pay rate of $22.50/hour. Reports to the Shift Leader and collaborates with Quality, Maintenance, and Technical teams.

The role emphasizes safe operations, teamwork, and timely documentation in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to stand for 12 hours and lift up to 26 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Make the allowable amount of materials for the shift and prepare for the next shift.
• Keep machines stocked with required box bottoms and lids.
• Provide raw materials to the bag and box production area.
• Empty scrap containers and bale scrap as needed.
• Assist with PM work on material handling equipment.
• Support operators and QA to uphold quality standards and address issues.
• Work as a team member to achieve production goals and assist others.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Stand/walk 12 hours

Lift up to 26 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)

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: Morning

Schedule: 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Monday - Friday

Pay Rate: $22.50

Position Overview

The Utility Operator position is responsible for supporting the bag lines to safely deliver the highest quality products at the best efficiency and lowest scrap possible through the use of effective manufacturing methods. The Utility Operator reports to the Shift Leader.

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

• Make the allowable amount of box bottoms and lids according to specification for your shift and to start the next shift, and keep the machines stocked with the allowable amount of box bottoms
• When pallets are full, place them in the drop area of the warehouse for shipping/receiving to put away
• Supply all raw materials to the bag & box production area
• Empty all scrap containers once per shift or as needed
• Bale scrap as required
• Responsible for doing scheduled PM work to material handling equipment
• Assist operators and QA to assure that quality standards are upheld and that any suspect or defective product is appropriately destroyed or placed on hold for the Quality Facilitator’s review and decision
• Work as a valuable team member throughout the production room to accomplish the business goals:
• Help inspector/packers and bag machine operators as needed
• Assist and work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Technical resources to ensure that issues are being addressed to optimize the performance of the line
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improvements
• Communicate in a positive and respectful manner to resolve all issues
• Complete all documentation accurately
• Ask for help when the need arises
• Assist in the training of other personnel in the material handling department

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Forklift certification (or the ability to obtain it) preferred
• Ability to stand for 12 hours; Ability to lift up to 26 lbs. (sometimes overhead) regularly and the ability to climb ladders.

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.