Material Handler - 3rd Shift, 10PM-6AM

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.

Job Description

The material handler is responsible for the movement of material throughout the site. This may include loading/unloading of trailers and movement of raw materials, work in process (WIP) and finished goods. In this role, you will work 3rd Shift, 10PM-6AM.

Starting Hiring Rate: $21.58/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:

• Move material to/from raw, WIP, Finished, Shipping, Receiving, and manufacturing areas. 

• Unload/load trucks/tankers with incoming/outgoing materials. - Verify materials against receiving/shipping documents. 

• Complete appropriate transactions to document the movement of material within the Inventory Management System.

• Complete warehouse and departmental cycles counts and correct discrepancies.

• Help manage rack inventories.

• Pick up and transfer material racks, pallets, and other consumable supplies to/from production areas as required.

• Condense warehouse space and maintain good housekeeping.

• Perform all assignments, duties, and tasks safely following standard procedures and practices. Encourage others to do so. Correct and/or report all unsafe conditions immediately. 

• Perform duties to improve quality and productivity continuously.

• Maintain a safe, clean work area. 

• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed. 

• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate department/shift employees to ensure effective operations. 

• Lead in the recycling of pallets, cardboard, and scrap materials. 

• Support all 5S housekeeping activities.

• Packing and palletizing, as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

 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 the root cause, then communicate / educate the 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 Oracle transactional skills.

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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