Utility Operator

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.  

Shift: Morning
Schedule: 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Monday - Friday
Pay Rate: $22.50  

Position Overview 
The Utility Operator position is responsible for supporting the bag lines to safely deliver the highest quality products at the best efficiency and lowest scrap possible through the use of effective manufacturing methods.  The Utility reports to the Shift Leader.

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 

• Make the allowable amount of box bottoms and lids according to specification for your shift and to start the next shift, and keep the machines stocked with the allowable amount of box bottoms 
• When pallets are full, place them in the drop area of the warehouse for shipping/receiving to put away  
• Supply all raw materials to the bag & box production area  
• Empty all scrap containers once per shift or as needed  
• Bale scrap as required 
• Responsible for doing scheduled PM work to material handling equipment 
• Assist operators and QA to assure that quality standards are upheld and that any suspect or defective product is appropriately destroyed or placed on hold for the Quality Facilitator’s review and decision  
• Work as a valuable team member throughout the production room to accomplish the business goals: 
• Help inspector/packers and bag machine operators as needed 
• Assist and work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Technical resources to ensure that issues are being addressed to optimize the performance of the line 
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improvements 
• Communicate in a positive and respectful manner to resolve all issues 
• Complete all documentation accurately 
• Ask for help when the need arises 
• Assist in the training of other personnel in the material handling department

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.

Qualifications
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Forklift certification (or the ability to obtain it) preferred
• Ability to stand for 12 hours; Ability to lift up to 26 lbs. (sometimes overhead) regularly and the ability to climb ladders.

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

Requisition id: 55982 

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 [email protected]. 

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