Extrusion operator

Job Description

Shift:Night
Schedule:7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 2/2/3 schedule
Shift Premium:$1.00
Pay rate:$19.25/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