Finishing Operator - 2nd Shift, 3:45PM-12:00AM, Mon-Fri

Company Description

About Avery Dennison

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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

The Finishing Operator has responsibility for functions occurring within the finishing department. You will be responsible for leading machine setups and changeovers, problem-solving, and making decisions on machine adjustments. In this role, you will work 2nd Shift, 3:45PM-12:00AM, Mon-Fri.

All interested individuals are encouraged to apply for this position. Those currently in the same department (Coating, Finishing, Shipping, etc.) at the hiring location will receive first consideration. They will be reviewed in accordance with the US Hourly Job Bid Policy and evaluated via our shift alignment process. Eligible and qualified applicants outside of the department will be given consideration and invited to interview for the position if there are no selected candidates via the shift alignment process. Further details regarding the job bid policy can be found in ad.a. Please discuss this opportunity with your manager prior to completing an application. Our typical recruiting process takes 2-4 weeks, depending on the current hiring volume and number of applicants.

Your primary responsibilities and essential functions of this position include:

• Maintain a clean, safe work area and adhere to all safety policies. Consistently working in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers and manufacturing systems. 

• Manufacture products to required product specifications for the assets in the Finishing Department.

• Run orders per product specifications and standard practices.

• Perform routine set-up and changeover of machines.

• Accurately capture and record necessary operating data, including downtime causes and performance-to-plan.

• Inspect the general appearance of the finished product.

• Operate a tow motor to move or package product/finishing supplies. Be capable of material handling for all asset equipment, and inventory transactions.  

• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.

• Assist in delivering employee training as needed. 

• Perform 5S duties and audits.

• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed.

• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate shift/department personnel to ensure effective operations.

• Participate in group problem-solving teams and continuous improvement activities.

• Perform all other duties assigned by the Team Manager.

Qualifications

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

• Able to follow written and oral instruction.

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

• Strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise.

• 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.

• 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.

• Demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.

• Able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.

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