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Sealed Air

Slitter 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.

$42,166 / year median in Missouri

+6% projected growth

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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:
Night Schedule:
7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 2/2/3 rotating schedule
Pay Rate:
$20.00
Shift Premium:
$1.00 Position Overview The Slitter Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the Deacro Slitter to safely deliver the highest quality products at the best efficiency and lowest scrap possible through the use of effective manufacturing methods. Slitter operator personnel report to the Lamination Continuous Improvement Engineer. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions & Responsibilities
  • Responsible for scrap, efficiency, and product quality as set out in daily management, conserve raw materials and supplies
  • Set up and operate the slitter and supporting equipment according to SOC and as scheduled by management in a timely manner
  • Responsible for doing scheduled PM machine maintenance and troubleshooting, in case of failure and make repairs as directed, advise management of major problems, and seek aid from the maintenance personnel as required for major maintenance
  • Used in the procedures outlined in the Deacro & LB manuals perform nip roller, idler roller and other changes as needed
  • Cross train as backup laminator operator and assist in change overs to assure completion in a timely manner with quality product
  • Perform all normal running adjustments to the equipment as required and aligned to the SOC to produce the product to specification; accurately record all changes
  • Work independently to assist in managing critical spare parts inventories and rebuilding parts
  • Enter all required quality supporting data to plant database
  • Fill out daily management board before the end of every shift
  • Prepare non-conformance material and package suitably for return to supplier
  • Responsible for applying the correct LPN label to the rolls of slit film
  • Schedule and scan all raw materials through the Oracle WMS platform
  • Schedule packaging materials and supplies to the machine from the warehouse
  • Remove finished product or unused materials from the slitter area to the warehouse drop area as needed
  • Ensure that quality standards are upheld and that any suspect or defective product is quarantined and be reported to the Shift Leader. Samples along with a complete non-conformance form to be submitted to the Quality Department
  • Maintain Forklift Truck certification
  • Work as a valuable team member throughout the production room to accomplish the business goals: o Assist and work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Technical resources to ensure that issues are being addressed to optimize the performance of the line
  • Assist in the training of other personnel in proper maintenance, operation, and set-up of equipment according to approved company procedures
  • Maintain good housekeeping and a 5S work area
Qualifications Required:
High school diploma. Continued education in plastics is preferred. Slitting machine experience preferred.
Competency Statements Act:
Safely, Responsibly and Ethically Develop:
Positive, Collaborative Teams and Healthy Work Environments.
Deliver:
Timely, Innovative and Sustainable Focused Solutions.
Drive:
Quality in Products, Service, and Attainment of Professional Goals.
Integrate:
Core Values of Commitment, Responsibility, and Innovation into all aspects of work. Work Environment Manufacturing Plant. Climate Controlled. 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 Qualifications Additional Information Requisition id: 55901
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. LINK1 MON1