Material Handler- 1st Shift

Avery Dennison; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A global materials solutions company located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is seeking a Material Handler. In this role, you will handle plastic resin materials, prepare resin mixes, and monitor material handling equipment to ensure efficient operation. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in manufacturing settings. This position is full-time, working 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:45 AM to 3:30 PM. The company emphasizes safety and teamwork in its manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Ability to work 1st Shift, 6.45AM-3.30PM, Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resin mixes for molding machines.
• Monitor material handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot material handling system and equipment.

Skills

Material Handling Experience

Troubleshooting Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Material Handling Equipment

HMI Systems

Job description

About Avery Dennison

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.

Job Description

A Material Handler focuses on a variety of production floor tasks related to plastic resin material at any point from the beginning to the end of the molding process. The material handler moves material containers (gaylords, barrels, buckets) between storage and various work cells and vice versa. This role also guides the flow of materials from a central drying bin area out to various injection/extrusion molding machine work cells by managing settings for a vacuum receiver/tube network and distribution manifold. Injection/extrusion molding machines at the various work cells can occasionally run out of material whereby material handlers must intervene to ensure the material is again resupplied. In addition to monitoring the central drying system status, portable dryers are often used and moved around to dry different materials beside the molding machines. Blending machines, which automatically mix materials, need setup, checking, clearing, etc. Runners and full “shots” of plastic will be ground up in various granulators throughout the plant. These granulators sometimes clog or jam, requiring material handlers to clear these jams to then restart them. All these aspects of the overall material flow (material handling equipment such as storage containers, dryers, blenders, granulators, etc.) throughout all of the material systems may need cleaning out by material handlers for changeovers to new materials. In this role, you will work 1st Shift, 6.45AM-3.30PM, Mon‑Fri.

Activities

• Prepare resin mixes for molding machines
• Monitor material handling equipment and elevate to team leader if help is needed or notify maintenance if equipment failure is discovered
• Monitoring and managing usage of excess material in the molding process
• Troubleshoot material handling system and equipment to track down root causes/problems
• Interact with HMI screen for vacuum receiver network to guide proper materials to the designated work cells
• Set up, monitor & adjust material handling equipment (mixers, vacuum systems, grinders, color feeder & etc…)
• Prepare and execute material/color changes per schedule
• Work to minimize machine downtime related to material issues and reduce scrap
• Completing inventory counts as assigned by leadership
• Follows established work instructions, policies and procedures
• Cover breaks and back up for packers as needed
• Consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co‑workers, and manufacturing equipment
• Perform general housekeeping within the department/group and assist other areas as required

Qualifications

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Any experience as a Material Handler or similar position in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

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.

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