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 DescriptionThe Ink Compounder/Production Operator will work in our high volume Digital Inks department to support production to multiple dispensing cells. Typical work hours are on 2nd shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Starting hiring rate: $24.16/hr plus $2/hr shift differential
General Operations Responsibilities
Health & Safety: Consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems. Perform general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within the department/group and assists other areas as required.
ELS: Continuously review current processes and search out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process. Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Teamwork: Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participate and share in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility. Contribute and participate in team decision making. Provide support in project work and other special requests.
Complete batches, following a recipe accurately and in a timely fashion
Maintain a safe and clean organized work area (5S)
Cleaning of drums & equipment
Cleaning of pumps and lines
Handling of chemicals in safe and clean manner
Communicate any delays or bottlenecks caused by process, quality, or equipment to department supervisor
Assist in equipment maintenance activities as needed
Recommend and implement improvements to the operations
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Complete performance expectations as outlined in performance review
Train as back up for dispensing/packaging, and or lab
Tend manual, automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production / processing operation. Set up machine, requiring a high level of precision and the interaction of multiple variables. Load raw material into machine, determine and control the machine cycle, varying and modifying as necessary. Unload finished product.
Jobs may be of short, medium or long duration, requiring frequent change in set up and variation in cycle.
Adjusts set up and process operations accordingly.
Any other duties necessary to complete mixing, packaging and labeling in the Ink department.
QualificationsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Able to work overtime, weekends, and evenings as needed
Must have or be able to obtain forklift operator’s license
Ability to manage multiple batches at one time
Customer focus- Able to satisfy the customers’ needs and wants (internal and external).
Flexibility- Able to accept and respond to multi task assignments quickly.
Team Work- Demonstrate interpersonal skills; ability to work within a team environment.
Safety- Reflect a positive attitude; ability to contribute to a safe work environment for self and others.
Commitment to task- Able to think ahead, anticipate problems, make decisions, and take appropriate action.
Technical Skills- Possess mechanical aptitude and computer literacy with basic windows and MFG/PRO, QIS.
Attention to detail- Able to follow procedures and monitor with accuracy.
Must be able to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job
Additional InformationAll 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.
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