Slitter Operator (St. Joseph, MO, US, 64504)

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 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all Sealed Air rules and regulations while working safely and utilizing PPE protocol.
• Work with float to ensure jobs are being cut to meet customer demand
• Operate the machine safely to obtain a quality product
• Troubleshot machine issues and involved Plant Maintenance when needed
• Assist with float or complete setups as needed
• Ensure the oncoming shift has a clear direction as to how to proceed at turnover
• Complete and record all quality checks
• Make sure equipment is properly staffed throughout the shift
• Send the required information to pack out
• Follow all special job instructions (SPI's) on paperwork
• Let Core Cutter know if special needs arise
• Print pallet labels, fill out documentation, and perform SAP entry (float may assist if available)
• Perform second-party QC checks for other Operators as needed
• File job packets and deliver customer sample packets to the PC group as needed
• Work with Production Control on ways to minimize machine downtime.
• Attend departmental and safety meetings when scheduled.
• Other additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Slitting machine experience preferred
• Must have good communication skills, both personal and via Email
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem-solve
• Tolerate standing, pushing, and pulling for 12 hours on a concrete floor
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must have good judgment with decision making regarding Quality and Fitness-for-use of materials
• Ability to complete production-related documentation on both computer and paper forms
• Excellent organizational skills, planning ability, and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work within a team
• Willingness to work overtime if needed

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: 55182

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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