Extrusion Operator

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.

About the role

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.

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
• 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
• Operate motorized handling devices, including lift trucks, walk-behinds, core extractors, and electric pallet jacks
• Wear 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of 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 Qualifications

• 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)

Pay

$20.00/hr (Negotiable depending on experience) plus $1.00 shift premium

Schedule

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 2/2/3 schedule

Benefits

• 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