Shipping & Receiving Operator - 1st Shift

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

Avery Dennison Reflective Solutions is looking for a shipping & receiving operator to join our manufacturing team at our Painesville, OH location. 

Job description: Primarily support the facility with general logistics support and shipping needs. 8 hour shifts from 8AM-4PM, Monday through Friday.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

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

• Arrange for freight pick-ups and communicate freight status to appropriate contacts.

• Work with transportation groups and outside carriers to ensure on time delivery and meet customer expectations.

• Receive materials and equipment to support production and verify receipts in related computer systems.

• Accurately generate and file all shipping documentation including Bill of Lading, Packing Lists, Customer Sales Orders, Transfer Orders, Vendor Shipment Returns and Parcel Package Documents, Including Export Docs. 

• Process, close and file receivers.

• Load and unload trucks to inventory and silos as applicable (e.g. resins, bulk rolls, scrap, packaging materials, cores, end-boards, outdoor drum trucks, Hazardous waste, etc.)

• Manage packaging recycling program with vendor and customers

• Maintain a clean, safe work area and adhere to all safety policies

• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor 

• Accurately generate and file all shipping documentation including Bill of Lading, Packing Lists, Customer Sales Orders, Transfer Orders, Vendor Shipment Returns, Parcel Package Documents, Including Export docs.

• Process, close and file receivers.

• Load and unload trucks to inventory and silos as applicable (e.g. resins, bulk rolls, scrap, packaging materials, cores, end-boards, outdoor drum trucks, Hazardous waste, etc.)

Qualifications

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

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

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

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

• 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 demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills. 

• Must have demonstrated a record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.

• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.

• Must demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, especially strong MFG Pro transactional skills.

• Previous tow motor experience and ability to become tow motor certified

• Must be able to complete RC