Extruder Operator

Sealed Air Job Posting

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. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories.

Job Description

Shift: Afternoon Shift

Premium Amount: $1.00

Pay Rate: $24.00

Position Summary: Extrusion Operators are responsible for the safe operation of plastic extrusion equipment to produce quality product by continual adjustments of gauges that control extruder speed, temperatures, pressures and winder speeds while focusing on safety and efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce orders to schedule to satisfy customer needs and production requirements
• Perform production execution of product labeling and production entry
• Complete all required quality inspections, testing and documentation
• Perform routine preventative maintenance
• Comply with Company standards regarding housekeeping
• Perform duties of other team members as required during breaks and absences
• Knows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience as a machine operator with knowledge of process equipment, tooling and procedures in order to set up, operate and maintain equipment work area in a safe, productive manner
• Basic math, reading, computer and analytical skills
• High awareness towards safety and ability to analyze and solve production issues
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Able to work overtime and on weekends if required

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking and bending
• Pushing, pulling, lifting weights over 40 lbs
• Eye/hand coordination
• Must be able to work in hot room environment

Benefits and Perks

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

Additional Information

Requisition id: 56057

Relocation: No