Paper Finishing Operator II - 2nd Shift - Quakertown, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Quakertown, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Avery Dennison is hiring a Finishing Operator for its Finishing operations in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. The operator may package slit rolls to customer specifications, operate the manual packaging line, cut cores, band products, and perform other finishing duties. The role requires understanding Avery Dennison standard packaging practices and Exact program packing requirements. Higher-level finishing duties may include operating slitting, rewinding, and/or automated packaging equipment. The position may require rotation. This is a full-time, onsite position on B Team, Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The operator sorts, labels, packages, inspects, and prepares finished goods for shipment; runs orders to product specifications; performs machine setup and changeovers; records operating data; and supports safe, clean, and continuous-improvement-focused operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or at least 3 years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
Regard safety as a core value and serve as a role model by encouraging adherence to safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrate a strong service and quality focus, address problems effectively, take initiative to understand root causes, and communicate or educate the team in a timely manner.
Contribute actively in a team-based environment and encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management.
Be able and willing to work overtime, including on short notice.
Demonstrate proficiency with computer applications.
Be able to obtain a Lift Truck Operator’s License.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Understand Avery Dennison standard packaging practices and Exact program packing requirements.

Responsibilities

Sort, label, and package finished goods for shipment according to customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices.
Inspect the general appearance of finished products.
Keep the work area supplied with necessary packaging materials.
Prepare cores for machine operators.
Communicate and coordinate necessary information with appropriate shift and department personnel.
Track multiple orders being packed at one time.
Order and verify materials for each order.
Run orders according to product specifications and standard practices.
Perform routine machine setup and changeovers.
Accurately capture and record operating data, including downtime causes and performance-to-plan.
Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Perform 5S duties and audits.
Assist with equipment maintenance activities as directed.
Participate in group problem-solving teams and continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Perform finishing duties that may include packaging slit rolls, operating the manual packaging line, cutting cores, and banding.
Operate slitting, rewinding, and/or automated packaging equipment when assigned to higher-level finishing duties.