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Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator

Sealed Air Corporation
High Point, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
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.

Job Description

Shift: 1st shift

Pay Rate: $20.00

Position Summary

Extrusion Operators are responsible for the safe operation of plastic extrusion equipment to produce quality product by continual adjustments of gauges that control extruder speed, temperatures, pressures and winder speeds while focusing on safety and efficiency.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Produce orders to schedule to satisfy customer needs and production requirements
  • Perform production execution of product labeling and production entry
  • Complete all required quality inspections, testing and documentation
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance
  • Comply with Company standards regarding housekeeping
  • Perform duties of other team members as required during breaks and absences
  • Knows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of manufacturing experience as a machine operator with knowledge of process equipment, tooling and procedures in order to set up, operate and maintain equipment work area in a safe, productive manner
  • Basic math, reading, computer and analytical skills
  • High awareness towards safety and ability to analyze and solve production issues
  • Able to work independently and part of a team
  • Able to work overtime and on weekends if required

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent standing, walking and bending
  • Pushing, pulling, lifting weights over 40 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: 54017

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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