Finishing Operator 1st shift Oak Harbor, OH

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Full-time
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 35000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion.

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
The Finishing Operator has responsibility for functions occurring within the finishing center operations. The Finishing Operator may be assigned to duties that include packaging slit rolls to customer specifications operating the manual packaging line cutting cores banding etc . This requires the understanding of Avery Dennison standard packaging practices and the Exact program packing requirements. Higher level roles in the finishing operations include the operation of slitting rewinding and/or automated packaging this role you will work 1st shift 5:50AM-2PM Mon-Fri.

Starting hiring rate: $17.75/hr

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Sort label and package finished goods for shipment per customer specifications quality requirements and standard practices

Inspect general appearance of finished product

Keep area supplied with necessary packaging materials

Prepare cores for machine operators

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

Track multiple orders being packed at one time.

Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity

Maintain a clean safe work area

Perform 5S duties and audits

Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed

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

Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

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

Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.

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 / education 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 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.

Must be able to obtain Lift Truck Operators license.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Requirements:

3-5 years previous experience.

Solid interpersonal skills mathematical aptitude mechanical/technical aptitude and logical problem solving skills.

Skilled in working independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.

Be motivated towards productivity safety and quality improvements

Experience leading continuous improvement efforts and knowledgeable about ELS Operating Principles preferred.

Adaptive flexible able to handle ambiguity.

Experience working in a team environment.