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Extrusion Operator

Sealed Air · Louisville, KY,4w ago
$48k – $52k

Operate plastic extrusion equipment, adjusting process settings and running quality checks to produce packaging material.

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Might not be for you. Frequent overtime required and rotating 2/2/3 afternoon shifts with heavy lifting

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials role:Responsible for the safe operation of plastic extrusion equipment; adjusts extruder speed, temperatures, pressures and winder speeds

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Experience
1+ yrs
Industry
Packaging
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Schedule
Rotating shifts
Benefits
tuition reimbursementshift differentialprofessional development assistance

Role details

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 to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com .

Job Description Shift: Afternoon Schedule: 3 PM to 11 PM; 2/2/3 rotating schedule (While training, the schedule will be Monday - Friday) Pay: $23.00 Shift differential: $2.00 Position Summary: Extrusion Operators are responsible for maintaining the quality of material being produced by continual adjustments of gauges that control extruder speed, temperatures, pressures and winder speeds.

Responsibilities

Principles: Support and model the company’s principles that are identified in Sealed Air’s Core Competencies that relate to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Ingenious Collaboration: Nurture a collaborative environment that celebrates insatiable curiosity and diverse ideas. Courageous Determination: Empower to do what it takes to deliver what we promised. Purposeful Innovation: Delight our customers with revolutionary solutions that make them win, and share in the value created. Uncompromising Ethics: Every day, lead with a conscious commitment to always do the right thing.

Quality: Focus on quality, including accuracy in the Production processes, always having an eye for detail and quality in everything that is done. Duties: Understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations. Complete all required Quality inspections; perform all required testing and documentation. Comply with company standards with regard to housekeeping and 5S on machines and surrounding areas. Produce orders to schedule in order to satisfy customer needs and production requirements. Perform production execution of product labeling and production entry. Responsible for the safe operation of plastic extrusion equipment to produce Quality products.

Perform routine preventative maintenance. Gain a working knowledge of all related equipment. Be responsible for the safe operation of equipment and perform duties of other team members as required during breaks and absences. Complete all required paperwork related to position. Operate cranes, forklift, and other related equipment. Frequent overtime required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications 1 year of manufacturing experience Forklift experience Must know process equipment, tooling, and procedures to set up, operate, and maintain equipment/work area in a safe, productive manner. Basic math, reading, mechanical, and analytical skills are required.

High awareness of safety and ability to analyze and solve production facility problems. Frequent standing, walking, and bending. Pushing, pulling, lifting weights over 30 lbs. Eye/hand coordination. 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 Requisition id: 56651 Relocation: No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve.

We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. *Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo.

Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]. LINK1 MON1

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Extrusion Operator role at Sealed Air?

The listed annual base salary range is $48K–$52K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Extrusion Operator role at Sealed Air based?

This role is based in Louisville, KY.

How many years of experience does this Extrusion Operator role require?

The posting calls for at least 1 year of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Extrusion Operator role work with?

plastic.