Assistant Operator - Extrusion (Louisville, KY, US, 40214)

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: 3rd shift

Shift Premium Amount: $1.75

Pay Rate: $20.00

Position Summary:

The Assistant Extruder Operator assists the Operator in the safe operation of plastic extrusion equipment to produce quality product by continual adjustments of gauges that control extruder speed, temperature, pressures, and winder speeds while also focusing on safety and efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the operations of manufacturing of quality products.
• Prepare station for production process.
• Follow direction of the Operator once production schedule is obtained.
• Gather and measure raw materials and parts required to specification.
• Comply with all Company standards with regards to housekeeping
• Knows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
• Perform duties of other team members as required during breaks and absences.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year manufacturing experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Awareness towards safety
• Able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team and independently.
• Able to work overtime and weekends if required.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, and bending
• Pushing, pulling, lifting weights over 30 lbs
• Eye/Hand Coordination
• Must be able to work in Hot Room Environment

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: 54751

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 globalta@sealedair.com.

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