Extrusion Operator
Sealed Air
Extrusion Operator
Sealed Air is seeking an experienced Extrusion Operator to support plastic tubing and food packaging production in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with extrusion, plastics, or food-grade manufacturing experience who are interested in long-term technical career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate extrusion production lines for barrier and non-barrier tubing
- Follow EHS, QMS, and SQF food safety standards
- Complete required safety and quality training
- Monitor line performance and manage multiple tasks
- Perform quality inspections using microscopes, micrometers, and gauges
- Adjust ICT and RDI systems to maintain specifications
- Troubleshoot alarms, defects, and downtime issues
- Document production, quality, and process data
- Support preventive maintenance activities
- Wear PPE and respond promptly to safety alerts
- Coordinate with quality, maintenance, and production teams
Other Requirements
- Assist Process Engineer, Maintenance, and Shift Supervisor in troubleshooting.
- Follow the production schedule as issued by production control.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and recycling practices in your work area.
- Complete all required computer and paperwork.
- Participate in scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
- Operation of motorized handling devices, including lift trucks, walk-behinds, core extractors, and electric pallet jacks.
- Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Personal Food Safety (PFS): Beard/Hair Net, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes. Also, wear any additional safety PPE as required.
Equipment & Technologies Used
- Plastic extrusion lines
- Inline Control Technologies (ICT)
- Resin Dispensing Units (RDI)
- Quality inspection tools (micrometers, microscopes, gauges)
- Production monitoring systems
Qualifications Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ year experience in extrusion, plastics, or food packaging manufacturing
- Knowledge of food safety and SQF standards
- Experience with quality measurement tools
- Strong troubleshooting and process optimization skills
- Basic computer proficiency (Windows, MS Office)
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Willingness to work overtime
- Strong safety awareness
Preferred:
- Plastic tubing or film extrusion
- Food-grade or pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Inline inspection systems
- Resin handling and compounding
- Radiation safety certification
- Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
Physical & Work Environment:
- Night shift manufacturing operations
- Standing, lifting, and equipment monitoring
- Regulated food-grade environment
- Exposure to heat, resins, and machinery (PPE provided)
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
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