Press Operator

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 for our stakeholders. 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. To learn more, visit .

Job Summary

D Shift

Shift Premium Amount: $2.00

Pay Rate: $25.90

Role Purpose

Perform a fairly wide variety of duties involved in flexographic press operations to print and meet established requirements using single, multi-color and process print processes.

Principal Accountabilities

• Work from work orders, schedules, and artwork, using established written or verbal instructions. Use common tools such as plate gauges, nut drivers, press check color computer, TRS meter, color cards, charts, rubber hammer, wrenches, screwdriver, pliers, fixed gauges, viscosity checker, densitometer, inks, step ladder, hand lift dolly, etc., and be able to operate computers/Baan. Operate overhead or machine mounted crane/hoist as needed.

• Review ISO work instructions using Lotus Notes and make or assist in proper sequential setup of ink, printing impression, tension, nip, feed, rewind rolls or cylinders and related drying, ink feed and other presswork arrangements and controls. Make adjustments and readjustments required for preliminary check and proof purposes. Check for registration, temperature, speeds, tension, ink flow, color match, viscosity and other conditions prescribed or special work consideration. Advise supervision of problems encountered or press malfunctions. Take corrective action as required or within limitation of assigned responsibilities to remedy trouble. Obtain approval as required prior to production run.

• Operate press in prescribed manner, monitor operation and make various checks and adjustments to maintain quality standards and production requirements. Maintain registration(s), proper inking, drying, feed, rewind, and other tension and speed or other operational variables. Make compensation and interrelated adjustments for proper operation as required. Advise appropriate supervision of in-process problems or conditions requiring action of others to avoid substandard quality, scrap or inadequate production.

• Move material, press rolls and supplies as required and perform press shut down operations and minor maintenance in prescribed and proper manner. Occasionally assist other press operators, setup or maintenance personnel as directed.

• Record time, production and test or engineering data or information required on proper form. Maintain assigned data, files and/or engineering information in proper manner. Maintain work, storage areas and equipment used in a clean and orderly condition. Observe all prescribed or standard safety rules and regulations.

• Record time, production, or other required information on proper form. Detect and report defective material, unusual conditions, or faulty equipment to appropriate supervision. Maintain press and supply storage area in a clean and orderly condition. Observe all prescribed or standard safety rules and regulations.

• Demonstrate ability to run each press with good efficiency, and the ability to run jobs at maximum speeds while maintaining good quality.

• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required
• Ability to work from work orders, schedules, artwork, color cards, charts, procedures and instructions
• Knowledge of flexographic press operations, related equipment and minor maintenance
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating a flexographic printing press
• High school diploma plus 1 to 2 years specialized printing trade training
• Process print knowledge preferred
• Demonstrated good performance in current role

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: 52445

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 [email protected].

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