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Material handler

Sealed Air Corporation
La Grange, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material handler position at Sealed Air Corporation?

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 www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

Position Summary:

  • Material Handlers move a variety of materials throughout the plant from production areas, in and out of trailers, and out of hot rooms up to 110 degrees F. Material Handlers are responsible for excellent accuracy in Shipping/Receiving documentation, safety, conducting quality checks, assisting with troubleshooting customer complaints, and inventory issues. They occasionally provide operational relief for breaks, general housekeeping, and other duties as assigned.

Shift: Afternoon

Pay rate: $19.00/hr (Plus $1.00 Shift Premium)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Safe operation of forklifts to move all manner of production material throughout the plant.
  • Must maintain accurate documentation.
  • Work within a team environment.

Qualifications

Education:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated forklift driving experience (sit-down, propane, electrical); 3 years preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Routinely sits for long periods over 8-hour shift.
  • Climbs on and off forklifts, stands, reaches, pushes and pulls materials.
  • Will frequently lift up to 25 lbs. and routinely lift up to 55 lbs.
  • Must be able to routinely work in a “hot room” (up to 110 degrees F at times).

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: 53678

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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