Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (3PM - 11PM)

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.

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
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

In our Miamisburg, Ohio location, our teams work to produce an extensive line of stock and custom labels, tickets and tags, printers and other related products for some of the largest organizations in logistics, food and retail.

Why would you want to apply?

There are a lot of opportunities to grow in manufacturing and supply chain, and this is a chance to help you set a career path in these fields, whether you are new to the industry or someone who is looking to add to their experience. Additionally, here are some advantages to joining the team:

• This is a DIRECT HIRE position!
• You are paid weekly
• You get to work in a climate-controlled environment

We are looking to add members to our 2nd shift Turret Slitter Machine Operator Team! In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn or hone skills specializing in the use of a variety of slitting, tubing, and turret machines, including single/dual tooling die cutting slitters to slit a variety of standard and custom supply products. 

You will learn to interpret order specifications and perform proficient and quality turret slitter set-ups and changeovers so that you can do this individually or as a member of a set-up team. 

You would learn to perform turret slitter operations, including adjustments, troubleshooting, and corrective action, accessory installation, operator maintenance, and silicon lubrication of slitting knives. 

In the course of your work, you would get to work and interact with a number of people like your teammates, your group leader, your manager and people from other departments like Quality and Warehouse.

During the course of your day, some of the things you'd be doing include:

• Reviewing customer order specifications and special instructions and ensuring all production materials are at the machine(s) prior to set-up and ensuring that there are adequate station supplies and materials for continuous operations including for the next shift.
• Performing complex turret slitter set-up and changeovers individually or as a part of a set-up team, making required adjustments to make sure set-up is done correctly, adjusting knives to make sure they adhere to specs and sets roll counter and approving your own set-up for a quality production run.
• Installing unwind shaft in supply roll or mounting supply roll on fixed air shaft, threading it through the machine and affixing it to the core with tape on cored supplies. On die-cutting slitters, you'd be removing waste roll from rewind machine, replacing core and connecting rewind matrix making appropriate tension adjustments as required.
• Reworking partial or sliced rolls of product.
• Producing case labels using appropriate labeling device and packing product per specifications; then removing finished material and placing it in its proper location (including placing packed cartons on skids, moving full carts to staging areas and retrieving carts and skids from Distribution.
• Assisting, training and supporting other team members in problem-solving and meeting department goals. Your input is important, so you'd also be continuously reviewing current processes and search out possibilities for improvement. 

Qualifications

What You Need to Have to be Considered for the Role...

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of experience in a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in PC applications, including Google, Excel, and Word. Knowledgeable in RFID, Inkjet, and Monarch thermal printer technologies.
• Physical Requirements: Able to stand for up to eight hours, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and lift up to 30 pounds overhead. Requires good vision, including color, and strong eye-hand coordination.
• Aptitude: Possesses strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in basic math, including decimals and percentages. Able to read shop scales, use overlay gauges, and other measurement tools.
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A motivated, independent self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and follow instructions effectively.
• Other: Must be able to learn and apply ELS principles and techniques within 30 days of training.

Apply Today!

If you think this could be the right job, at the right time with the right benefits, apply today! 

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

• Movement: May require the ability to stand/walk for up to 80% of your shift, with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting 50% of the time.
• Lifting: May require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds 50% of your shift.
• Environment: May require being comfortable working in an environment with varying temperatures.

Important Note:

• Reasonable Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job, please let us know during the application process.
• Pre-Hire Medical Questionnaire: Upon accepting a role, you will be required to complete a pre-hire medical questionnaire. This is a standard procedure to ensure your ability to safely perform the job's physical demands and to identify any potential health concerns.
• Falsification of Medical Information: Falsifying information on the medical questionnaire is a serious offense and may lead to disciplinary actions up to and including termination.

Additional Consideration:

• Safety: We prioritize the safety of all our employees. We provide comprehensive safety training and a safe working environment.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.