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Sealed Air Corporation

Machine Operator

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$25.75/hr

Development in this role will lead to ownership of machine operation (Operator II) to further career advancement and productivity. The essential function of the Operator I will be to maintain the bag ...

Timken - Aurora Bearing

Machine Operator

Montgomery, IL · On-site

$18.50 - $20.50/hr

Maintain machine operation including checking fluid levels. Basic Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED * Ability to read and understand blueprints * Prior manufacturing and machine operating ...

Sealed Air Corporation

Machine Operator

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$25.75/hr

Development in this role will lead to ownership of machine operation (Operator II) to further career advancement and productivity. The essential function of the Operator I will be to maintain the bag ...

Sealed Air Corporation

Machine Operator

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$25.75/hr

Development in this role will lead to ownership of machine operation (Operator II) to further career advancement and productivity. The essential function of the Operator I will be to maintain the bag ...

Timken - Aurora Bearing

Machine Operator

Montgomery, IL · On-site

$18.50 - $20.50/hr

Maintain machine operation including checking fluid levels. Basic Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED * Ability to read and understand blueprints * Prior manufacturing and machine operating ...

Timken - Aurora Bearing

Machine Operator

Montgomery, IL · On-site

$18.50 - $20.50/hr

Maintain machine operation including checking fluid levels. Basic Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED * Ability to read and understand blueprints * Prior manufacturing and machine operating ...

Sealed Air Corporation

Machine Operator

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$25.75/hr

Development in this role will lead to ownership of machine operation (Operator II) to further career advancement and productivity. The essential function of the Operator I will be to maintain the bag ...

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Machine Operator [Food / Meat Processing]

Addison, IL · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

We are currently looking for a machine operator in meat manufacturing and general understanding of machine operation for the 1st Shift and 2nd shift for a Meat Company in Addison IL. Brief Summary:

Urban Farmer

Machine Operator

Manteno, IL · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

The ideal candidate will ensure efficient machine operation, uphold quality and safety standards, minimize downtime, and support high-volume production goals within a fast-paced food manufacturing ...

Korpack

Machine Operator

Bloomingdale, IL · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Prior production, packaging, or machine operation experience preferred (not required -- we train) * Comfort standing for a full shift and lifting up to 50 lbs * Willingness to follow food-safety (SQF ...

Korpack

Machine Operator

Bloomingdale, IL · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Prior production, packaging, or machine operation experience preferred (not required -- we train) * Comfort standing for a full shift and lifting up to 50 lbs * Willingness to follow food-safety (SQF ...

Ryerson Holding Corporation

Machine Operator

Elgin, IL · On-site

$29.25/hr

As a Cut To Length (CTL) Operator you are responsible for daily Cut to Length machine operation for part processing. Machine set-up, potential CNC Machine set-up. Roles and Responsibilities

Amcor

Machine Operator - PM

Itasca, IL · On-site

$20.70/hr

Operation of molding equipment involves performing short-cycle, repetitive, and control functions ... Make necessary machine adjustments to maintain consistent machine operation and product quality to ...

Urban Farmer

Machine Operator

Manteno, IL · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

The ideal candidate will ensure efficient machine operation, uphold quality and safety standards, minimize downtime, and support high-volume production goals within a fast-paced food manufacturing ...

Amcor plc

Machine Operator - PM

Itasca, IL · On-site

$20.70/hr

Operation of molding equipment involves performing short-cycle, repetitive, and control functions ... Make necessary machine adjustments to maintain consistent machine operation and product quality to ...

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How much do machine operations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for machine operations in Plainfield, IL is $75,300.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $99,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is machine operations a good career?

Machine operations is a stable career that involves operating and maintaining industrial equipment, often requiring technical skills and safety training. It can offer steady employment, opportunities for advancement, and sometimes certifications to improve job prospects. The work environment is typically industrial or manufacturing settings, with shifts that may include nights or weekends.

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Infographic showing various Machine Operations job openings in Plainfield, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,300 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Machine Operator

Romeoville, IL • On-site

Sealed Air Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Sealed Air Corporationexternal

$25.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Sealed Air rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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

Pay: $25.75
Schedule: 5 AM to 3 PM; Monday - Friday
Shift: Morning

Position Overview
The Bag Machine Operator I is a Liquibox production role enabling the completion of tasks such as basic machine operation, inspection, and packing, as well as material handling. Development in this role will lead to ownership of machine operation (Operator II) to further career advancement and productivity. The essential function of the Operator I will be to maintain the bag line safety, quality, and productivity standards

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

  • Follow all Key Operating Procedures, including but not limited to:

o Company and facility Policies
o Safety – LTCT; use of proper PPE; adherence to all applicable safety rules
o Quality – PQCT, Bag Specifications, Testing Frequencies and Procedures
o SOPs – Methods for performing work.
o SSOP/Good Housekeeping standards (keep machines and area sanitized and clean)
o Good Manufacturing Practices
o Food/Safety Security
o HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
o Food Regulatory and Customer Specifications

  • Responsible for scrap, efficiency, and product quality
  • Responsible for packing good quality bags into boxes, capping, and applying tubes as needed, helical insertion, and applying splice tape on helical bags and two-out machines, as per bag specifications from a standing position with breaks every two hours.
  • Responsible for ensuring that box and tote counts are accurate as per the bag specification.
  • Responsible for pushing boxes of bags (approximately 70 to 75 pounds) from packers’ conveyor to box conveyor.
  • 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 Facilitator’s review and decision.
  • Work as a valuable team member throughout the production room to accomplish the business goals:

o Help operators as needed (including cleaning machines and PM’s)
o Help other Inspector/Packers if needed when the machine is down.
o Learn to pack all bag specifications and at all machines. 2


Competency Statements

  • Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
  • Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
  • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
  • Customer Focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
  • Productive work habits – organized, sets appropriate objectives and priorities. Follows through.
  • Quantity/Quality of output of work: Produces acceptable to standards, meets production and quality goals


Work Environment
Manufacturing Plant. Climate-controlled.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret standard measuring tapes.
  • Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Spanish speakers currently working at Sealed Air are welcomed to apply.

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: 55973 

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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