Packaging Attendant
Sealed Air
Packaging Attendant
Job details
Pay
- $19.25 an hour
Shift and schedule
- 12 hour shift
- Overtime
- Night shift
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Full job description
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: 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 a detail-oriented Packaging Attendant to join our St. Joseph manufacturing facility. This hands-on position supports our packaging operations, core cutting processes, and material handling systems during night shift hours. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing or warehouse experience and are looking to build technical skills in industrial packaging production.
Key Responsibilities
Packaging Operations Specialist:
- Prepare and process finished plastic packaging products for customer shipment according to specifications
- Operate industrial packaging equipment following established SOPs and quality guidelines
- Monitor packaging queues and maintain inventory accuracy using production tracking systems
- Complete detailed packaging documentation and shift reports for quality assurance
- Perform regular housekeeping and equipment cleaning to maintain 5S standards
- Identify and report quality deviations and safety concerns through established protocols
- Consistently follow PPE requirements and safety guidelines in a manufacturing environment
Core Cutting Operations:
- Supply production lines with correctly sized and specified cores for packaging operations
- Operate precision core cutting machinery in both East and West production buildings
- Monitor, maintain, and operate industrial baler equipment for material recycling
- Review and interpret automated production schedules through SOC computer systems
- Perform basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on core cutting equipment
- Ensure core quality meets rigorous production standards for downstream operations
Equipment and Technical Systems:
- Industrial packaging machinery and automated wrapping systems
- Core cutting equipment and precision measurement tools
- Class III forklifts and electric pallet jacks (certification training provided)
- Industrial baler equipment and recycling systems
- Material handling devices and conveyor systems
- Computer-based production tracking and inventory management systems
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (7PM–7AM) with rotating days off
- Physical: Regular standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, and reaching
- Tasks: Manual material handling and repetitive motion activities in production setting
- Environment: Temperature-controlled manufacturing and warehouse facility
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational certification
- Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate industrial equipment and machinery
- Strong attention to detail with quality-focused mindset
- Ability to read production schedules and interpret numeric data accurately
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in a team environment
- Collaborative team-oriented approach to daily operations
- Flexibility to work overtime during peak production periods
- Unwavering commitment to workplace safety protocols and procedures
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Previous work in plastic manufacturing, food packaging, or flexible packaging industries
- Experience with core cutting, slitting operations, or converting processes
- Industrial baler operation and material recycling systems
- OSHA-compliant forklift certification or material handling equipment experience
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, or continuous improvement
- Experience with automated material handling systems or production tracking software
Career Growth & Development
At Sealed Air, we believe in promoting from within. This entry-level position provides a foundation for advancement into various technical and leadership roles including:
- Machine Operator
- Press Operator
- Extrusion Technician
- Quality Technician
- Maintenance Apprentice
- Production Supervisor
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: 54265
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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