Reflective Floater - Day Shift 2-2-3 Schedule

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 Floating Operator is assigned to work on a variety of tasks throughout the Reflective plant including but not limited to Material Handling, R1, R2, Finishing, Metalizer, Inks and Shipping/Receiving as the primary responsibility. The Floating Operator will support the team in providing flexibility across all areas of the operation to meet production and customer demand. 

The Floating Operator will provide support to the team in ensuring successful equipment/processes through flexibility, engagement, and collaboration with the operations team. The Floating Operator must provide the flexibility needed and is critical and expected. 

This is a Continuous operation role on the off shift (2-2-3 schedule) 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM  

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Support material handling, R1, R2, Finishing, Metalizer, Inks and Shipping as the primary responsibility, which include (but are not limited to) training/learning the equipment and operating the line

• Float on a daily basis to fill vacant positions across the plant to ensure operation is able to run at scheduled capacity.

• Serve as a trainer for other employees in the department.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Perform all duties associated with the OTM III roles within the departments stated above:

• Load raw material into the machine and unload the product.

• Determine and control the machine cycle varying and modifying as necessary.

• Perform tests and check product routinely for multiple characteristics using standard measuring devices and making some judgments against not readily measurable standards.

• Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity.

• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.

• Report any malfunctions or abnormalities and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.

• 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.  

• Attend, participate, log and track all required training.

• Understand and implement the quality standard procedures that relate to the role and responsibilities of each work cell & department.

• Perform general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within the department/group and assists other areas as required. 

• Continuously review current processes and search out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process.

• 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.

• Perform all other functions as necessary.

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