Press Assistant - 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

SUMMARY 

Responsible for packaging, handling, and palletizing products off press to meet customer expectations. Responsible for assisting in the make-ready, running, maintenance, and clean-up of a flexographic press. Responsible for learning, retaining, and utilizing knowledge in the day to day operation of a flexographic press. In this role, you will work 1st Shift, 6AM - 4:25PM, Monday - Thursday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:  

• Assists in the manufacture of a quality product, which meets and or exceeds customer expectations and consistently meet product specifications.

• Learn/retain and follow all QA/QC procedures.

• Support/assist the press operator in the meeting and exceeding of production goals for current fiscal year.  

• Works consistently and efficiently with minimum disruptions.

• Follows through on responsibilities, assignments, and instructions.

• Assists with make-ready and the start-up of running jobs.

• Learn/retain the names of all machine components along with their proper functions.

• Learn/retain basic understanding of the shop order and control card.

• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area, uses required PPE, and follows all safety rules and procedures. 

• May be required to work overtime or on another shift as needed.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Compliance with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required.

• Compliance with all Company policies is required including all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and or Experience 

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must have at least six (6) months experience as a Press Assistant.

Physical Demands

1. Stands 2/3 to full time on the shift daily.

2. Uses hands and fingers to handle, and feel 1/3 to 2/3 of the shift daily.

3. Reaches with hands and arms 1/3 to 2/3 of the shift daily.

4. Lifts between 25 and 50 pounds 1/3 of the shift daily.

5. Requires distance vision (clear vision at 20-feet or more).

6. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate 

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment.  Continuous, high to moderate levels of noise require hearing protection to be worn at all times.  To ensure the associate's safety, when working in the manufacturing environment, safety glasses and any other applicable safety equipment are required.  Exposure to chemicals, inks, and coatings requires the appropriate PPE to be worn when handling.

MANAGEMENT DISCLAIMER:

Vestcom’s Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs.  This position description may not list all duties for this position.  The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a