Machine Operator, 2nd 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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 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 hiring rate for this role is $20/hr + $2/hr shift differential

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, 401(k), Clothing and Shoe allowance, paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time.

This role will be on 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri 1:50pm-10pm.

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 equipment.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

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 Operator’s license.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Requirements:

3-5+ year’s 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.