Finishing Operator, 3PM-11PM, Mon-Fri

Avery Dennison; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits starting 1

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Finishing Operator to lead machine set ups, changeovers, and routine problem solving in the Finishing Department. The role is on the 2nd shift, 3PM–11PM, Mon-Fri on a 2-2-3 rotation, ensuring quality and productivity targets are met.

You will monitor processes, record downtime and performance, and collaborate to drive continuous improvement while adhering to safety policies and company standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• Able to follow written and oral instruction.
• Regard safety as a core value and model safe practices.
• Strong service and quality focus with issue resolution capabilities.
• Team collaboration and open communication to reach goals.
• Willingness to cross-train and sustain skills.
• Flexibility and dependability to support production and customer focus.
• Able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
• Proficiency with computer applications, especially MFG Pro transactional skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine set ups and changeovers.
• Run orders per product specifications and standard practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Capture operating data, including downtime causes and performance to plan.
• Inspect finished product appearance and ensure quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and safety duties.
• Communicate information to shift/department personnel for smooth operations.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

MFG Pro

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MFG Pro

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

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

The Finishing Operator has responsibility for functions occurring within the finishing department. You will be responsible for leading machine set ups and changeovers, problem-solving, and making decisions on machine adjustments. In this role, you will be assigned to B Team. The hours are from 3PM to 11AM (2nd Shift), Monday to Friday, following a continuous 2-2-3 schedule, 3PM-11PM, Mon-Fri

In this role, you will also be responsible to:

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

• Manufacture products to required product specifications for the assets in the Finishing Department.

• Run orders per product specifications and standard practices.

• Perform routine set-up and changeover of machines.

• Accurately capture and record necessary operating data, including downtime causes and performance-to-plan.

• Inspect general appearance of finished product.

• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.

• Complete safety participations to assist with safety compliance in the department

• Perform 5S duties and audits.

• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed.

• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate shift/department personnel to ensure effective operations.

• Participate in group problem-solving teams and continuous improvement activities.

• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

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

• Able to follow written and oral instruction.

• Regard safety as a core value; serve as a role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.

• Strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise.

• Able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal.

• Demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills.

• Demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.

• Able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.

• Proficiency with computer applications, especially strong MFG Pro transactional skills.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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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