Operator - Extrusion

Sealed Air • Saint Joseph, MO

113d

About The Position

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 for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency (required).
• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Measurement or gauging experience (preferred) or must successfully complete training on same and perform work effectively.
• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend English and correctly identify numbers.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills both personal and via Email.
• Must demonstrate troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good judgment with decision making in regards to Safety and Quality.
• Ability to complete production related documentation on both computer and paper forms (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed (required).
• Self-motivated and ability to make decisions and work well with minimal oversight.
• 2-3 years of manufacturing equipment operation experience (preferred).
• At least one year of continuous service at a manufacturing facility (required).

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to produce finished goods to production specifications.
• Understand and be able to safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and during an emergency.
• Set Machine up to SOC using the appropriate conditions.
• Use a computer system to set run conditions and adjust as necessary within SOC.
• Perform Line start up and Line shut down.
• Understand and safely operate extruders.
• Follow all training documents or standard operating procedures (SOP) to safely and efficiently operate the line.
• Ability to use production reporting systems to fulfill job functions.
• Always safely operate lab equipment.
• Understand all quality lab equipment and be able to operate and adjust as necessary to safely test film samples.
• 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 Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Operation of motorized handling devices including Lift truck, walk behind, core extractors, and electric pallet jack.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Personal Food Safety (PFS).

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED