Coating Operator - Night Shift

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 34,000 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 employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays
• Annual uniform allotment
• Safety shoe reimbursement program
• Prescription safety eyeglass program

This role will be Night Shift, 7:00pm - 7:00am. 

Starting hiring shift: $24.16/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: 

∙ Ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety procedures, policies, and practices.

∙ Maintain a safe working environment for all employees. Identify and escalate safety issues immediately. 

∙ Manufacture products to required product specifications for the assets in the Coating department.

∙ Demonstrate compliance with current ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and GMP standards. Follow  

and understand standard operating conditions, job specifications, and other related instructions.

∙ Complete all necessary documentation for production according to GDP requirements. ∙ Generate and maintain accurate inventory transactions by using MFG/Pro transactional skills.

∙ Participate in group problem-solving teams and other continuous improvement activities. Support ELS  

initiatives to improve manufacturing performance (throughput, scrap reduction, safety, ISO work  instructions, ELS). 

∙ Operation of a lift-truck to move or supply product. Capable of material handling for all asset equipment, loading and unloading trucks, and inventory transactions.  

∙ Monitor and adjust process conditions in order to manufacture quality product in a safe and efficient manner 

∙ Work with maintenance to troubleshoot machine issues 

∙ Assist in delivering employee training as needed. 

∙ Maintain compliance with personal training record. 

∙ Accountable for daily production maintenance, preventative maintenance and housekeeping tasks  according to established standards. 

∙ Remain flexible to work alternate schedules or overtime for training purposes and to provide coverage for the production crew leader and fellow operators during vacations or other absences.

∙ Work effectively with team and management to create a professional and positive work environment. Effectively communicate to team and management. 

∙ Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required: 

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

∙ Regard safety as a core value; serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures. 

∙ Demonstrate a strong quality and service focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative  to understand root cause, then communicate / educate the team in a timely manner. 

∙ Good written and oral communication skills required. 

∙ Ability to read and comprehend documents related to product manufacturing. 

Actively contribute in a team-based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach common goals. 

∙ Be willing and able to work during the designated hours and accept a reasonable amount of overtime (including weekends). 

∙ Be willing to work a variety of work assignments to achieve production goals. Must be able to multi task and respond to assignments quickly and readily. Meet/exceed facility standard for attendance and  punctuality. 

∙ Be proficient with computer applications, especially email and strong ERP system transactional skills.

∙ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance periodically through the shift. 

Preferred: 

∙ Minimum of 2 years of experience in skilled labor position with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.  

∙ Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.

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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