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Sealed Air
Extruder Operator
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What they do
An Extruder Machine Operator operates and maintains machines that extrude or draw out thermoplastic or metal materials into hoses, bars, tubes, rods, wires, or structures.
$45,298 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Company 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 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:
Afternoon Shift Premium Amount:
$1.00Pay Rate:
$24.00Position 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 Additional Information Requisition id: 56057
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.