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St Joseph
Requisition ID: 55520
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Shift: Night
Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 2/2/3 schedule
Shift Premium: $1.00
Pay rate: $20.00/hr (Negotiable depending on experience)
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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WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?
It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.
Corporate sustainability - it’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.
Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.
Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.
