Finishing Operator (3rd Shift) - Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

As a Finishing Operator, you may be responsible for functions occurring within the Finishing operations that include packing, core cutting, and material handling, operating a slitter, or floating between any of these listed positions.

This role will be Packer/ Core Cutter/ Material Handler 3rd Shift, 10PM - 6AM Sunday - Thursday. 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary depending upon site-specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to supporting the following: 

Packer/Material Handling/Core Cutter and Rewinder Operator

• Inspect general appearance of finished product

• Keep area supplied with necessary packaging materials

• Prepare cores for machine operators

• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity

• Perform 5S duties and audits

• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed

• Participate in group problem-solving teams and continuous improvement activities

• Sort, label, and package finished goods for shipment per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices

• Inspect general appearance of finished product

• Keep area supplied with necessary packaging materials

• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate shift/department personnel to ensure effective operations

• Track multiple orders being packed at one time.

• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity

• Maintain a clean, safe work area

• Perform 5S duties and audits

• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed

• Participate in group problem-solving teams and continuous improvement activities

• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor

• Print slitting diagrams

• Cut 3" and 6" Cores for all Slitters

• Retrieve, Replenish & Deliver Core

• Check Cores for Accuracy, Quality of Cuts & Adequate Quantity for Productions

• Dump blue bins at the end of the shift and when necessary

• Dump recyclables daily

• Perform Forklift Inspection

• Trim Compactor Controls & Operational Procedures

• Move material to/from raw, WIP, Finishing, Shipping, Receiving and manufacturing areas.

• Complete appropriate transactions to document the movement of material within the Inventory Management System.

• Support inventory accuracy: Complete warehouse and departmental cycle counts and correct discrepancies. Help manage winding drum and rack inventories.

• Raw/Finishing warehouse: Pick up and transfer material racks, pallets and other consumable supplies to/from production areas, as required.

• Condense warehouse space and maintain good housekeeping.

• Perform all assignments, duties and tasks in a safe manner following standard procedures and practices. Encourage others to do so. Correct and/or report all unsafe conditions immediately.

• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.

• Maintain a safe, clean work area.

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

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred 

• You will regard safety as a core value; serve as a role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures. 

• You will need to have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand root causes, then communicate / education team in a timely manner. 

• You will need to be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests. 

• You will be required to show proficiency with computer applications.

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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