Extrusion Operator

Sealed Air
Sealed Air

Software Engineering

St Joseph, MO, USA

USD 19.25-19.25 / hour

Posted on Jun 18, 2026

Extrusion Operator

3.4 out of 5 stars
Saint Joseph, MO 64504

Job details

Pay

  • $19.25 an hour

Shift and schedule

  • Overtime
  • Night shift

Benefits

Pulled 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

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St Joseph
Requisition ID: 55520
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Basic Function
To operate an extrusion line in a safe and orderly manner within Standard Operating Conditions. To manufacture a quality product in the most efficient manner possible.

Schedule : Night, 12-hour Shift

Pay rate: $19.25/hr + $1/hr shift differential

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operate equipment to produce finished goods to production specifications.
  • Understand and be able to safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and during an emergency.
  • Set Machine up to SOC using the appropriate conditions
  • Use a computer system to set run conditions and adjust as necessary within SOC
  • Perform Line start up and Line shut down
  • Understand and safely operate extruders
  • Follow all training documents or standard operating procedures (SOP) to safely and efficiently operate the line
  • Ability to use production reporting systems to fulfill job functions
  • Always safely operate lab equipment
  • Understand all quality lab equipment and be able to operate and adjust as necessary to safely test film samples.
Qualifications

  • Assist Process Engineer, Maintenance and Shift Supervisor in trouble shooting.
  • 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 Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities
  • Operation of motorized handling devices including Lift truck, walk behind, core extractors, and electric pallet jack
  • 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.
  • Must be able to follow our safety guidelines.
  • High School diploma or equivalency (required)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
  • Measurement or gauging experience (preferred) or must successfully complete training on same and perform work effectively.
  • Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
  • Must be able to read and comprehend English and correctly identify numbers.
  • Must demonstrate good communication skills both personal and via email
  • Must demonstrate troubleshooting skills
  • Must have good judgment with decision making in regard to Safety and Quality.
  • Ability to complete production related documentation on both computer and paper forms (Excel, Word)
  • Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed (required)
  • Self-motivated and ability to make decisions and work well with minimal oversight
  • 2-3 years of manufacturing equipment operation experience (preferred)
  • At least one year of continuous service at a manufacturing facility (required).
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
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WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.
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