Coating Operator, Nights

About the role

Avery Dennison is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company, serving industries worldwide including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals, and automotive. The Coating Operator is assigned to work on a coating line and may operate multiple workstations such as 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 within a given location.

Responsibilities

• 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 judgments against standards.
• Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity.
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher-level technical personnel.
• Monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.
• Report malfunctions or abnormalities and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.
• Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance.
• Adjust setups and process operations accordingly.
• Follow all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies, and practices.
• Attend and participate in all required training.
• Understand and implement quality standard procedures related to the role.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within the department/group and assist other areas as required.
• Continuously review current processes and seek improvement methods to enhance product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work.
• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals.
• Participate in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility.
• Contribute to team decision-making and provide support in project work and other special requests.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong commitment to safety; must serve as a role model and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Strong service and quality focus; ability to address issues effectively, understand root causes, and communicate solutions to the team.
• Ability to actively contribute in a team-based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management.
• Proficiency in essential tasks of the job and willingness to learn and share knowledge; initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills.
• Demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability to support production and customer focus.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
• Proficiency with computer applications, especially strong MFG Pro transactional skills.

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

Pay

$25.09/hour + $2.00/hour shift differential

Schedule

5:50 PM – 6:00 AM, 3-1-3 rotating schedule