Shipper Loader - B Team, 6AM-6PM at Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

The Production Operator is responsible for leading machine set ups and changeovers, problem-solving, making decisions on machine adjustments, inspecting and packaging finished products to customer specifications. In addition, the production operator will be responsible for operating various coating, finishing, and/or powered industrial vehicles to move inbound and outbound products. This role is on B Team, 6am-6pm.

All interested individuals are encouraged to apply for this position. Those currently in the same department (Coating, Finishing, Shipping, etc.) at the hiring location will receive first consideration. They will be reviewed in accordance with the US Hourly Job Bid Policy and evaluated via our shift alignment process. Eligible and qualified applicants outside of the department will be given consideration and invited to interview for the position if there are no selected candidates via the shift alignment process. Further details regarding the job bid policy can be found in ad.a. Please discuss this opportunity with your manager prior to completing an application. Our typical recruiting process takes 2-4 weeks, depending on the current hiring volume and number of applicants.  
 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Perform routine set-up and change over of machines, making adjustments as needed to process operations accordingly.

• Run orders per product specifications and standard practices. This may include sorting, labeling, and packaging products per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices

• Perform tests and check products routinely for multiple characteristics using standard measuring tools, tape measures, etc. 

• Understand and implement quality standards and procedures

• Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity. 

• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher level technical personnel and monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.

• Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance.

• Maintain work area with necessary supplies to complete processes

• Operate heavy equipment necessary to move, load, and ship material and/or finished products throughout the manufacturing environment. 

• Support inventory accuracy by completing cycle counts and correct discrepancies to achieve business goals. 

• Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participate and share in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility.  

• Contribute and participate in team decision making processes including problem solving and continuous improvement efforts. Provide support in project work and other special requests.

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

• Perform other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience

• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.

• Must prioritize safety in every aspect of the working environment adhering to established safety practices, policies, and procedures. 

• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.

• Must be able to obtain Forklift Operator’s license.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

NOTE: The physical requirements of this role may vary by location.  A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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