Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 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 reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program eligibility / Health AdvocatePaid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

We are looking for a Compounder for our plant in Lowell, Indiana. As a Compounder, you will compound production vinyls to strict quality standards to be run on cast lines. We are interested in individuals who are great teammates and are able to accept and respond to multitask assignments quickly. In addition, you are motivated toward productivity improvements, quality conscientiousness, and hold safety as a value. Being our Compounder, you have an attention to detail and are able to inspect, detect, and correct product quality according to standards. 

Typical work hours are Monday through Friday on C Shift (11PM-7AM)

In this important role, you will be responsible for: 

Producing compounds by following standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher level technical personnel. Monitoring controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications. 

Optimizing the use of equipment to assure casting lines have material ready

Ensuring updated and current production schedules are followed sequentially and production status is communicated to next shift

Accurately performing computer entry to record material transactions and operating data

Maintaining production records and logs of equipment and product performance. 

Expediting the turnaround of color adds in batch shading

Assisting the Color Lab with quality testing and other duties, NOT including color matching.

Communicating and following escalation procedures if any delays or bottlenecks caused by process, quality, equipment, and raw materials to Color Lab and supporting staff

Assisting in equipment maintenance activities as needed

Supporting Six Sigma projects and activities

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

Maintaining a safe and clean work area (5S)

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. 

Performing all other functions, as necessary.

Qualifications

What we will be looking for in you: 

Essential: 

Previous manufacturing experience preferred (previous compounding experience desirable)

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

You will need to have a strong service and quality focus; addressing issues effectively when problems arise and taking initiative to understand root cause, then communicating / educating the team in a timely manner. 

Ability to operate compounding equipment (mixers, versator, dispenser, etc.)

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.

You will be required to possess sufficient math skills

Other:

Ability to obtain forklift operator's license and complete HAZDOP Training 

Able to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job

 Required:

High school diploma or equivalent required

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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