Coating Operator - 3rd Shift

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 Coating Operator, you will be assigned to work on a coating line and may work in one or more workstations, including the face unwind, liner unwind, die, main console/winder, and quality lab. You may be proficient in more than one coating asset in a given location by way of cross-training. You will be responsible for supporting machine setups, changeovers, problem-solving, coordinating quality resolutions, and supporting decisions on machine adjustments. This role will be 3rd Shift, 10:00 pm - 6:00 am, M-F.

• Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity. 
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher-level technical personnel and monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications. 
• Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance. 
• Follow all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies, and practices, and consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems. 
• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Teamwork: Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participate and share in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility. Contribute and participate in team decision-making. Provide support in project work and other special requests. 
• Follow all required PPE requirements and report any violations, encouraging others to do so. Correct and/or report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform 5S duties and audits
• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed
• Complete All Safety participation
• You will be required to perform all other duties assigned by the Supervisor/Manager
• Support line operators to resume operational activity during asset downtime 
• Keep the area supplied with necessary production materials
• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to the appropriate shift/department personnel to ensure effective operations
• Dump trash bins and dump recyclables at the end of the shift or when necessary
• Perform Forklift Inspection
• 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. Store film rack inventories in proper locations after use.
• Perform all assignments, duties, and tasks safely following standard procedures and practices. Encourage others to do so. Correct and/or report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform and maintain training documentation with (trainer, Team Leader, and manager)

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

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.

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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