Warehouse Associate

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

The Material Handler is expected to be proficient at safe forklift operation at all times including physical movement of material in, out, and within the building while performing all necessary system transactions in the Oracle Warehouse Management system.  Activities performed will include shipping and receiving material in and out of the building, supplying production lines with material, and putting away material from production lines.

This role will be 3rd shift 10p-6a.

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:

Ship As Is (SAI)

• Take bulk rolls from the coaters to the respective location (SAI trailers or WIP locations) while performing all necessary transactions 

• Load trailers with bulk roll material that needs to be shipped out to the network while performing all necessary systems transactions

• Receive incoming bulk roll material from the network while performing all the system transactions and quality checks

• Conduct daily and weekly cycle counts

• Move trailers in and out of dock doors while following dock door safety protocols

• 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.  

Shipping Loader

• Load trailers in Shipping while performing all necessary system transactions, paperwork filing, and safety procedures

• Unload the line to keep material flowing from Finishing to Shipping

• Understand and implement the quality standard procedures 

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

• Conduct weekly cycle counts

• 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  

• Perform other duties as assigned

Receiving

• Supply raw material to the coaters while performing all necessary transactions.

• Take butt rolls or any raw material rolls returned from the coaters to the respective location in the warehouse while performing all necessary transactions

• Receiving incoming raw material from suppliers while performing all necessary transactions, quality inspections, and documentation.

• Conduct safety cycle counts

• 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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education of high school diploma or 3+ years of manufacturing experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Have general knowledge and be able to work with computers and programs (G Suite Applications, Oracle, OTM, etc.).

• Willingness to act as an additional material handling resource by taking a hands-on approach to day-to-day inbound/outbound/production activities.

• Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as a role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures. 

• Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment, encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal. 

• Must have a strong service and quality focus, be able to address issues effectively when problems arise, and take the initiative to understand the root cause then communicate/educate team in a timely manner. 

• Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support material handling operations and a strong customer focus.

• Must have a strong detail orientation and be able to follow written and oral instructions.  

• Must be able to lift / push / pull up to 50 lbs.
   

Preferred Requirements 

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing/logistics in a similar production environment.

• Track record of participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Time Management skills, ability to work with teams , or autonomously.

• Track record of following Lean manufacturing processes.

• Forklift experience highly preferred

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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