Helper Machine Operator Jobs in Morganton, NC (NOW HIRING)

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: Afternoon: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Shift Premium Amount: $2.00
Pay Rate: $22.55
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operate equipment to produce finished goods to production specifications.
• Understand and be able to safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and during an emergency.
• Set Machine up to SOC using the appropriate conditions.
• Use a computer system to set run conditions and adjust as necessary within SOC.
• Perform Line start up and Line shut down.
• Understand and safely operate equipment.
• Follow all training documents or standard operating procedures (SOP) to operate the line safely and efficiently.
• Ability to use production reporting systems to fulfill job functions.
• Always safely operate lab equipment.
• Understand all quality lab equipment and be able to operate and adjust as necessary to safely test film samples.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a manufacturing industry as the main operator of one or multiple processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Ability to make sound decisions and follow guidelines.
• Must have good communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• High awareness toward safety.
• Ability to solve problems and apply critical thinking.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
• College-level courses or trade school preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to operate cranes, forklift, and other related equipment.
Physical Requirements:
• Frequent standing, walking, and bending.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting at least 40lbs.
• Hand and eye coordination.
• Use stairs and hand tools as required by job.
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: 55737
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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