Plant Helper

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.

Plant Helper | Production Helper | Manufacturing Associate | Mill Helper | Utility Worker | Entry-Level Production Operator (Paper Manufacturing)

Industry: Paper Manufacturing / Pulp & Paper Industry / Industrial Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time | Rotating Shifts | Industrial Plant Operations

Compensation & Shift Details

• Hourly Pay Rate: $23.75/hour
• Shift Premiums:
  • 2nd Shift: +$0.75/hr
  • 3rd Shift: +$1.00/hr
• Schedule: Rotating Shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd shift coverage required)

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Plant Helper / Production Helper supports daily operations in a paper manufacturing mill environment. This role ensures cleanliness, safety compliance, and production readiness while assisting operators across multiple production areas.

This position is ideal for candidates seeking growth into roles such as:

• Pulper Operator
• Production Operator
• Machine Operator (Paper Mill)
• 4th Hand / Dry End Crew Member
• Forklift Operator (Industrial Manufacturing)

The role includes hands-on training for advancement within the line of progression in pulp and paper production operations.

Key Responsibilities (Manufacturing & Industrial Support)

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA safety standards, plant safety policies, and operational protocols
• Support a clean and hazard-free work environment using 5S housekeeping principles

Cleaning & Plant Maintenance Support

• Clean production areas including stairways, dryers, machine room, boiler room, beater room, basement floors, and surrounding mill areas
• Maintain cleanliness of eyewash stations, starch tanks, filters, locker rooms, and bathrooms
• Remove debris and maintain housekeeping standards across all mill zones
• Wash windows, stairs, and general facility areas
• Replace light bulbs and assist with minor facility upkeep tasks

Production Support & Equipment Handling

• Cut butt rolls and empty drums
• Offload water jug racks and organize empty containers
• Empty wire dumpsters and trash receptacles
• Assist with cleaning and blowing out forklifts (industrial equipment cleaning)
• Hang doctor blades and support production line preparation
• Operate or train on portable roll pushers and related mill equipment

Material Handling & Assistance

• Assist with pulp processing and support Pulper Operator tasks
• Support 4th Hand duties, including pushing broke and assisting dry end crew
• Provide general production assistance as needed across departments

Training & Advancement

• Cross-train on paper mill production equipment and processes
• Learn multiple operational roles for internal advancement opportunities

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights)

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, industrial cleaning, or production environments
• Forklift operation experience or certification
• Familiarity with industrial safety practices

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Forklift Operator Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• OSHA Safety Awareness / OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (preferred)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) awareness
• Industrial housekeeping / 5S methodology
• Pulp and paper manufacturing experience
• Production line support experience
• Material handling and warehouse operations
• Mechanical aptitude in industrial environments

Career Growth & Training

This role provides structured training for advancement within:

• Paper Mill Production Operations
• Equipment Operation Roles
• Forklift and Material Handling Positions
• Skilled Operator Career Pathways in Manufacturing

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan + employer match
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development support
• Employee discounts
• Paid elder care support
• Retirement planning benefits

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