Company Description

About 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.

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

Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

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 on 3rd shift, 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m., 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:

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.

Important Note:

Avery Dennison places the highest value on the health and safety of our employees.  We have an obligation to ensure that employee job assignments are not likely to result in injury or illness. Pre-existing medical conditions and the use of certain medications may increase the risk of injury while performing tasks at work. For this reason, we require all new hires to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire

Pre-Hire Medical Questionnaire: Upon accepting a role with Avery Dennison, you will be required to complete a pre-hire medical questionnaire. This is a standard procedure to ensure your ability to safely perform the job's physical demands and to identify any potential health concerns.

Privacy:  The information disclosed in this questionnaire is only available to our team of Licensed Occupational Health Nurses. You may be contacted by one of the nurses to review information or to answer additional questions. Nurses may also elect to consult with a physician about specific concerns before approving the physical.  All costs are covered by Avery Dennison. 

Falsification of Medical Information: Falsifying information on the medical questionnaire is a serious offense and may lead to disciplinary actions up to and including termination. This includes both false information, and information that is not disclosed.  

Reasonable Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job, please let us know during the application process.

Essential physical requirements for work: 

Movement: May require the ability to stand/walk for up to 80% of your shift, with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting 50% of the time

Lifting: May require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds for up to 50% of your shift.

Environment: May require being comfortable working in an environment with varying temperature and humidity. 

Qualifications

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.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.