Assembly Machine Operator at Sealed Air in Bolingbrook, IL

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: 6 PM to 6 AM - 12-hour shift. 2/2/3 schedule Pay Rate: $19.59 Shift Premium Amount: $2.00

Position Overview The Assembly Machine Operator is responsible for the following procedures for product assembly/fabrication, equipment operation, and safety requirements as documented in the company’s quality system. The operator will be required to ensure the equipment is working properly and efficiently to produce quality products and to record data each shift.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Exhibit safety awareness at all times, immediately reporting possible hazards or violations for corrective action.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Company directives and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and SQF requirements or other program requirements.
• Visually inspect parts produced to ensure that no defective parts are packed and shipped to internal or external customers.
• Ensure that the exact number of parts required is packed in the proper container with proper labelling.
• Perform all required Quality checks as assigned, such as measuring dimension for control charting purposes.
• Ensure that quality standards are upheld and that any suspect or defective product is reported to the Shift Leader to be appropriately destroyed or placed on hold for the Quality Department’s review and decision.
• Complete required production reporting forms.
• Utilize a computer and RF Scanner to create product labels.
• Handle finished product including boxing, labelling, and palletizing.
• Housekeeping – maintaining machines and work area to ensure cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned by Shift Leader or other Company management.
• Responsible for scrap, operating equipment to maximize efficiency, and product quality.
• Perform all normal running adjustments to the equipment as required to produce the product to specification; record all changes.
• Relieve other members of the production team for breaks or as needed.
• Timely communication of any concerns regarding materials, maintenance, second operations or quality to appropriate personnel.
• Teamwork and Communication in a positive and respectful manner to resolve all issues.
• Assist in the training of other personnel in proper operation of equipment according to approved company procedures

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.
• 3 to 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with close attention to detail.
• Self-starter, adaptable to work in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to read and interpret standard measuring tapes and product specifications.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Work Environment Manufacturing Plant. Climate Controlled. Lunch break is included. PPE will be provided by the company

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: 57339

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.

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