Finishing Material Handler -Night Shift

This Finishing Material Handler position at Avery Dennison is responsible for managing the movement of materials throughout the site, primarily supplying departments with necessary materials for order processing. Key duties include pulling bulk rolls, consolidating materials, loading/unloading trucks, removing scrap, and performing inventory transactions. The role operates on a night shift (7 PM-7 AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule and requires adherence to safety protocols and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Must Have

• Pull bulk rolls for finishing assets (practice FIFO)
• Bring pallets to Finishing area
• Bring in pallets from outside (stage by entrance if raining/snowing)
• Consolidate materials (small rolls to Vpans, pallets/racks into open racking)
• Break down and store metal and plastic Bulk Racks
• Stretch wrap pallets of product coming from finishing
• Load finished goods onto trucks for DC as needed
• Unload trailers as required
• Pull QA's MPI sample list and return when finished
• Pull edited rolls from the editor
• Remove Scrap from Finishing (replace Gaylord and scrap racks)
• Pick up and transfer material racks, pallets, and consumable supplies
• Bring empty racks to DUSE as needed for specific orders
• Replenish cores at MU2 when asked by the operator
• Remove scrap and broken pallets from Finishing floor
• Be available to unload and put away Totes if RCRA Certified
• Operate floor scrubbing machine and clean floor in finishing department
• Keep all fire doors, exits clear; keep material from electrical panels/walkways
• Perform complete and accurate inventory transactions
• Consolidate 15,000 racks
• Maintain good housekeeping throughout the site
• Support all 5S housekeeping activities
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience
• Trained forklift operator
• Basic Computer skills
• MES/Oracle experience (able to learn how to ship and receive)
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to take ownership to resolve issues
• Flexibility and willingness to accept and initiate change
• Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• RCRA trained or able to be RCRA trained
• Demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability
• Proficiency in essential tasks and willingness to learn/share knowledge
• Strong service and quality focus
• Ability to actively contribute in a team based environment

Good to Have

• 3 to 5 years previous material handling experience
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Mathematical aptitude
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Logical problem solving skills
• RCRA certification

Perks & Benefits

• 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

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

Reports directly to the Team Manager, this person is primarily responsible for supplying the departments assets with material needed to process orders. This includes the movement of material throughout the site.

Days of the week vary depending on shift. This position will work 7PM-7AM, on a 2-2-3 schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pull bulk rolls for finishing assets - practice FIFO - bring oldest material to the machines
• Bring pallets to Finishing area
• Bring in pallets from outside, if it is raining or snowing bring in extra and stage by the entrance to dry
• Consolidate materials: move small rolls to Vpans, put pallets/racks into open racking, work with coating lines to consolidate Renolit racks. Etc.
• Break down and store metal and plastic Bulk Racks
• Stretch wrap pallets of product coming from finishing
• Load finished goods onto trucks for DC as needed
• Unload trailers as required
• Pull QA's MPI sample list and return when finished
• Pull edited rolls from the editor (Finishing pick up rolls from Editor and put them away, Coating Drop off rolls to be run to the editor)
• Remove Scrap from Finishing- Replace Gaylord and scrap racks
• Pick up and transfer material racks, pallets, and other consumable supplies to/from production areas as required.
• Bring empty racks to DUSE as needed for specific orders (Modagrfix, Liner / face jobs) Remove racks and Pallets of finished a Goods from DUSE when finished as needed
• Replenish cores at MU2 when asked by the operator
• Remove scrap and broken pallets from Finishing floor (and anywhere else they find them). Stack them properly and load them onto scrap truck
• If RCRA Certified- be available to unload and put away Totes if no other DOT Cert. drivers are available
• Operate floor scrubbing machine and clean floor in finishing department at least
• Keep all fire doors, exits clear. Keep material from being stored in front of Electrical panels or on walkways.-Generally move things that are out of place.
• Perform complete and accurate inventory transactions to document the movement of material within the Inventory Management System.
• Consolidate 15,000 racks
• Maintain good housekeeping throughout the site
• Support all 5S housekeeping activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

GENERAL OPERATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Health & Safety: Consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems. Engage and inspire team members to make safety personal. Perform general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within department/group and assist other areas as required.
• ELS: Review daily work process seeking opportunities to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process and provides observations/input to manager. Supports safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Teamwork: Assists and supports other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participates and shares in performing all tasks necessary to meet the demands of the site. Contributes and participates in team decision-making. Provides support in project work and other special requests.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience
• Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as a role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Trained forklift operator
• Basic Computer skills
• MES/Oracle experience - able to learn how to ship and receive.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with all functions and levels of the organization.
• Ability to take ownership to resolve issues.
• Flexibility and willingness to accept and potentially initiate change.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees.
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• RCRA trained or able to be RCRA trained
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
• Must have a demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.
• 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 strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand root cause, then communicate / educate 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.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• 3 to 5 years previous material handling experience
• Solid interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical aptitude and logical problem solving skills
• RCRA certification

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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