Plant Helper

Sealed Air
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Reading
Sep 27, 2025
Job Description Plant Helper Reading (Paper) Requisition ID: 52672 If you are a current employee click here to apply. Position Overview Under direction of the Supervisor, the PLANT HELPER assists with manufacturing quality products to meet customer demand. The position requires following established operating procedures for operating various equipment and machinery in the paper manufacturing process and required to train for advancement in the line of progression on the equipment. This is a ROTATIONAL SHIFT POSITION. Responsibilities * Follows all Safety Policies and Protocols * Sweeps stairways, backside of dryers, Maintenance Shop, Beater Room, Boiler Room, Machine Room and area surrounding wire chopper * Cuts butt rolls and empty drums * Empties wire dumpster and all trash cans * Offloads water jug racks and keep empties organized * Cleans sewer and floors including basement floor and around save all * Replace light bulbs * Cleans eyewash stations, starch tanks, and filters * Washes windows and front stairs * Additional cleaning throughout mill as needed * Keeps locker/bathroom clean * Hangs doctor blades * Removes debris throughout the mill * Learns Pulper Operator position and assists Pulper Operator as needed * Learns 4th Hand's position and helps push broke * Assist dry end crew when necessary * Blows out forklifts * Learns to use the portable roll pusher and where to store it * Other duties as assigned Qualifications * High school diploma or GED preferred * Experience driving forklifts preferred * Strong work ethic and self-motivated * Works with minimal direction to complete tasks * Ability to speak, read, and write English 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 Information at a Glance WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR? It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.