Coating Operator - Night Shift

Avery Dennison•Mentor, OH

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Coating Operator position involves ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety procedures, manufacturing products to required specifications for the Coating department assets, and maintaining a safe working environment. The role requires adherence to current ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and GMP standards, as well as accurate documentation and inventory management. Operators will participate in continuous improvement activities, support ELS initiatives, and perform daily production maintenance and housekeeping tasks. Flexibility for alternate schedules and overtime is expected.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work expirence.
Regard safety as a core value; serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
Demonstrate a strong quality and service focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand root cause, then communicate / educate the team in a timely manner.
Good written and oral communication skills required.
Ability to read and comprehend documents related to product manufacturing.
Actively contribute in a team-based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach common goals.
Be willing and able to work during the designated hours and accept a reasonable amount of overtime. (including weekends).
Be willing to work a variety of work assignments to achieve production goals.
Must be able to multi task and respond to assignments quickly and readily.
Meet/exceed facility standard for attendance and punctuality.
Be proficient with computer applications, especially email and strong ERP system transactional skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance periodically through the shift.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience in skilled labor position with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety procedures, policies, and practices.
Maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
Identify and escalate safety issues immediately.
Manufacture products to required product specifications for the assets in the Coating department.
Demonstrate compliance with current ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and GMP standards.
Follow and understand standard operating conditions, job specifications, and other related instructions.
Complete all necessary documentation for production according to GDP requirements.
Generate and maintain accurate inventory transactions by using MFG/Pro transactional skills.
Participate in group problem-solving teams and other continuous improvement activities.
Support ELS initiatives to improve manufacturing performance (throughput, scrap reduction, safety, ISO work instructions, ELS).
Operation of a lift-truck to move or supply product.
Capable of material handling for all asset equipment, loading and unloading trucks, and inventory transactions.
Monitor and adjust process conditions in order to manufacture quality product in a safe and efficient manner.
Work with maintenance to troubleshoot machine issues.
Assist in delivering employee training as needed.
Maintain compliance with personal training record.
Accountable for daily production maintenance, preventative maintenance and housekeeping tasks according to established standards.
Remain flexible to work alternate schedules or overtime for training purposes and to provide coverage for the production crew leader and fellow operators during vacations or other absences.
Work effectively with team and management to create a professional and positive work environment.
Effectively communicate to team and management.
Perform other tasks as assigned.