Company Description

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.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employmentPaid parental leave401K eligibilityTuition reimbursementFlexible work arrangementsEmployee Assistance Program eligibility / Health AdvocatePaid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

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.  

As a coating operator, you will be assigned to work on a coating line. You may work in one or more workstations, including the face unwind, liner unwind, die, main console/winder and quality lab. You may be proficient on more than one coating asset in a given location. You will be responsible for leading machine set ups and changeovers, problem-solving, coordinating preventative maintenance (PMs) and making decisions on machine adjustments. You will work a 12 hour shift.

In this important role, you will also be responsible for: 

Loading raw material into the machine and unloading finished products.

Determining and controlling the machine cycle, varying and modifying as necessary.

Performing tests and checking products routinely for multiple characteristics, using standard measuring devices and making some judgments against not-readily-measurable standards.

Meeting production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity.

Following standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher-level technical personnel.

Monitoring meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.

Maintaining production records and logs of equipment and product performance.

Following all health, safety and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices and consistently working in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers and manufacturing systems.

Supporting safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Teamwork: Assisting and supporting other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participating and sharing in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility. Contributing and participating in team decision making. Providing support in project work and other special requests.

Perform all other functions, as necessary.

Qualifications

What we will be looking for in you:

Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

You will regard safety as a core value; serve as 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 the root cause, then communicate / education team in a timely manner.

You must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.

You will be required to show proficiency with computer applications.

Education:

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

 

Additional Information

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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