At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as an Extrusion Operator, running Blown Film Extruders and recycling lines.
- Company: Sealed Air, a leader in innovative packaging solutions with a caring culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a shift allowance, generous holiday, pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that makes a real impact on global supply chains.
- Qualifications: Experience with machinery and attention to detail are key for this role.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world.
What you'll do:
An exciting opportunity to join the team as an Extrusion Operator who will assist in the running of Blown Film Extruders and the recycling line. Extrusion Operators work on a shift rotation covering 12 hour shifts on days and nights.
- Assist in the running of the Blown Film Extruders and recycling line
- Set up machines at the beginning of shift to ensure correct working order
- Perform operating testing procedures to ensure the machine works optimally during the production process
- Maintain and clean machines before and after each shift
- Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running speed
- Troubleshoot problems during machine operation
- Ensure that machines are producing quality product by managing periodic quality checks on output
- Ensure stocks of materials are ready and available at all times
- Create and maintain activity logs
- Provide relevant information regarding progress to supervisors/management
- Adhere to Health & Safety rules and department standards, performing regular safety checks
What you'll need:
- Knowledge of operating machinery
- Experience of working with blown film and cast film preferable
- Experience of working with hot polymers, blenders, profile extrusion and injection moulding would be an advantage
- Ability to understand standard operating procedures
- Effective communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Work well within a team
- Remain calm under pressure
What you'll get:
- Shift allowance (10% of basic salary)
- 25 days paid holiday with 5 additional days awarded for long service
- Generous pension scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay and Family Leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts Platform
- Cycle to Work Scheme
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.
Extrusion Operator employer: Sealed Air Corporation
Sealed Air is an exceptional employer that champions a high-performance growth culture, prioritising accountability and rewarding impactful business outcomes. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on sustainability, the company offers a dynamic work environment where innovative marketing professionals can thrive and contribute to meaningful packaging solutions across the EMEA region. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to creating a safer, more resilient global supply chain.
