Coating Operator - B Team, Dayshift, 7a-7p, 2-2-3

Avery Dennison; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Coating Operator to join the coating line team. You may work in multiple stations and lead machine set ups, changeovers, and adjustments while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

The role operates on the B Team, Dayshift, 7a-7p, 2-2-3, and requires strong problem solving, teamwork, and ERP proficiency. Training and growth opportunities are available in a global materials company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Must wear PPE and follow safety polices.
• Strong quality and service focus.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents related to product manufacturing.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Willing to overtime including weekends.
• Demonstrate initiative, integrity, and judgment.
• Experience with daily ELS processes and tools (MDI, standard work, 5S).
• Reliable and hardworking.
• Proficiency with ERP system transactional skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety polices.
• Loading raw material into the machine and unloading finished product.
• Determining and controlling the machine cycle, varying and modifying as necessary.
• Performing tests and checking product using standard measuring devices.
• Meeting production schedules and programming production sequences for optimal productivity.
• Following standard operating procedures and monitoring meters, gauges, temperatures, pressures and related controls to ensure adherence to production specifications.
• Maintaining production records and logs of equipment and product performance.
• Supporting safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Teamwork: assisting and supporting other team members in meeting department and site goals.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

ERP proficiency

Reading comprehension

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Job 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 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. 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
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

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. 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

As a Coating operator you will be assigned to work on a coating line. You may work in one or more work stations, including the face unwind, liner unwind, die, main console/winder and Quality lab. You may be proficient on more than one coating asset in a given location. You will be responsible for leading machine set ups and changeovers, problem-solving, coordinating preventative maintenance (PMs) and making decisions on machine adjustments. This role will be on B Team, Dayshift, 7a-7p, 2-2-3.

In this role, you will also be responsible for:

• Maintain a clean, safe work area and adhere to all safety polices. Consistently working in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers and manufacturing systems.

• Loading raw material into the machine and unloading finished product.

• Determining and controlling the machine cycle, varying and modifying as necessary.

• Performing tests and checking product routinely for multiple characteristics, using standard measuring devices and making some judgments against standards that are not readily measurable.

• Meeting production schedules and programming production sequences for optimal productivity.

• Following standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher level technical personnel. Monitoring meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.

• Maintaining production records and logs of equipment and product performance.

• Supporting safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Teamwork: Assisting and supporting other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participating and sharing in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility. Contributing and participating in team decision making. Providing support in project work and other special requests.

• Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.

• Regard safety as a core value; must be willing and able to work safely; must always wear PPE.

• Demonstrate a strong quality and service focus.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to read and comprehend documents related to product manufacturing.

• Able to work both individually and in a team-based environment.

• Able to work during the designated hours and accept a reasonable amount of overtime (including weekends).

• Demonstrated initiative, integrity, and judgment skills

• Demonstrate record of embracing and contributing to daily ELS processes and tools - MDI, standard work, 5S, etc.

• Positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated reliability.

• Proficiency with computer applications, especially strong ERP system transactional skills.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance periodically through the shift.

Preferred:

• 2 years of experience in skilled labor position with demonstrated mechanical aptitude

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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