Quality Lab Technician

Company Description

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

The Quality Lab Technician role is integral to the Cleveland films facility's manufacturing operations. This position is primarily responsible for leading and executing all Quality Assurance Lab activities. Key responsibilities include performing incoming adhesive testing upon receipt to verify adherence to specifications and conducting age laboratory testing to ensure ongoing product quality and performance. The Quality Lab Technician plays a critical role in maintaining product quality standards and supporting efficient manufacturing processes. This role is from 10AM-6PM.

Starting hiring rate: $26.70/hr

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary depending upon site specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Support the day to day operations of the Cleveland Films Facility (CFF) QA Lab

• Tests and inspects products at various stages of the production process in compliance with all applicable test methods (product age testing and incoming adhesive inspection)

• Retain organization, maintenance and retrievals. 

• Support in investigating customer claims ( investigative testing and retain retrieval). 

• Maintain lab/ testing equipment through PMs and calibrations. 

• Ensure lab supplies are stocked.

• Complete the cutting of patterns for applicable jobs. 

• Complete bulk tank adhesive bacteria testing. 

• Rigorous compliance with ISO9001 standards , procedures, work instructions, and test methods

• Entering of data into various spreadsheets and databases (QIS, Google)

• Assist in training of manufacturing personnel in quality related methods, skills, and techniques

• Actively participate in Level 1 MDI’s and plant Kaizen events upon request. 

• Ensure adherence to operating standards to ensure safe work practices, maximize productivity and minimize scrap and machine downtime

• Recommend, support, and implement improvements to quality initiatives

• Ensure safety and housekeeping efforts are supported. 5S and cleaning of the CF1/CF2 Lab

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

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

• Actively seeks knowledge, skills, and experience in order to grow and develop

• Ability to think ahead, anticipate problems, and take appropriate actions

• Achieves goals with minimal direction

• Demonstrated decision and problem solving experience

• Strong communication skills in and outside of QA

• Flexible and ready to accept and respond to multi-task assignments

• Computer proficiency, including spreadsheet, google processing, and Oracle

• Previous QA testing, QA lab or R&D lab experience

• Must be willing and able to work 10am-6pm, plus overtime as needed.

Preferred Requirements 

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 is a plus

• Six Sigma Training or lean training is a plus

NOTE: The physical requirements of this role may vary by location.  A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nur