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.

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 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: 

OTM II Level:

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.

Qualifications and Education

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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