Line Operator (Nights)

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 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
• Annual uniform allotment
• Safety shoe reimbursement program
• Prescription safety eyeglass program

Job Description

The Line Operator is assigned to work on a coating line and may work in one or more workstations including the face unwind, liner unwind, die, main console/winder, and quality lab. Individuals in this role may be proficient on more than one coating asset in a given location. You are responsible for leading machine set ups and changeovers, problem-solving, coordinating PM's, making decisions on machine adjustments. This role is on nights, 6P- 6A every Mon-Wed and every other Thurs.

**$19.50/hr plus $2/hr shift differential**

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

• Load raw material into the machine and unload the finished product.
• Determine and control the machine cycle varying and modifying as necessary.
• Perform tests and check products 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 of higher level technical personnel and monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls 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.
• Adjust set up and process operations accordingly. 
• 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 and participate in all required training.
• Understand and implement the quality standard procedures that relate to the role and responsibilities of a Coating Operator.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• Able to obtain Lift Truck Operator’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests. 
• Able to follow written and oral instruction.
• Regard safety as a core value: serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures. 

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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