Material Handler - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

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

Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

Avery Dennison provides innovative and high-quality solutions for printing and labeling operations, supported by expert assistance and cost-saving measures. At our Miamisburg, Ohio location, our teams produce a wide range of stock and custom labels, tickets, tags, printers, and related products for leading organizations in logistics, food, and retail sectors. This role is on 1st Shift, 6AM - 2PM.

The Team Members We're Looking For...

In this role, you will develop skills in warehouse operations related to both production and vendor products. This includes :

Working the main receiving dock and managing the final disposition of products.

Receipt, storage, and distribution of raw materials.

Distribution of finished goods.

Daily responsibilities will include :

Receiving, identifying, and verifying incoming materials from production and / or outside vendors, and storing them in appropriate locations according to specifications and department guidelines.

Distributing and / or storing items per department guidelines and specifications.

Accurately processing and maintaining all related documentation, both via PC and handwritten.

Utilizing appropriate material handling equipment to load and / or unload truckload carriers as per specifications.

Preparing orders for shipment according to instructions and specifications, including pallet labeling, consolidation, or stretch wrapping.

Maintaining inventory as per department guidelines.

Responding to all inter-company requests for materials and material counts, serving as a resource for team members and others in resolving related issues and problems.

As a member of a production support team, training, assisting, and supporting other team members in problem-solving and achieving department goals.

Continuously reviewing current processes and seeking improvement methods to enhance product / process quality, reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that does not add value.

Performing general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within the department / group and assisting other areas as required.

Assisting and supporting in other job functions within the process or other company processes within scope and ability, based on business needs.

Qualifications

To excel in this position, candidates should possess :

A High School Diploma or GED.

Demonstrated proficiency in performing basic math calculations, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Legible handwriting.

Good interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.

The ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.

Good judgment and decision-making ability.

The ability to continuously stand and / or sit, stretch, reach, stoop, and bend.

Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Inventory Control systems databases and storage locator systems.

Demonstrated skill and safety in using material handling equipment such as Order Picker, Swing Reach, Fork Lift, Hand Trucks, Pallet Trucks, and Clamp Truck. Must be able to obtain a Material Handling License.

The ability to work at varying heights.

Must be safety-conscious and alert to safety hazards.

The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. and occasionally 100 lbs. with mechanical assistance or the help of another employee. (Incumbent maneuvers up to 2000 lbs. using appropriate material handling equipment.)

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.

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.