Material Handler - 1st Shift

Purchaseyourfreedom; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits from day 1

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation is hiring for a 1st shift warehouse role in Miamisburg, OH. You will handle receiving, identification, storage, and distribution of materials and ensure accurate documentation.

You will operate material handling equipment, prepare orders for shipment, and support continuous improvement efforts while maintaining 5S standards. Successful candidates have a HS diploma and 2+ years in material handling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Minimum 2+ years in material handling and powered equipment operation.
• Proficiency with inventory control systems and basic math.
• Ability to obtain a Material Handling License.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage main receiving dock and determine final disposition of products.
• Receipt, identification, verification, storage, and distribution of materials.
• Process and maintain documentation via PC and handwriting records.
• Load, unload, and move materials with appropriate equipment.
• Prepare orders for shipment including labeling and wrapping.
• Support team with problem-solving and department goals.
• Identify process improvements to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping standards and assist other functions as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Order Picker

Swing Reach

Forklift

Hand Trucks

Pallet Trucks

Clamp Truck

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

Job Description

In this role, you will develop skills in warehouse operations related to both production and vendor products. This role will be on 1st Shift, 6AM-2PM. This includes:

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

Receipt, identification, verification, storage, and distribution of raw materials and finished goods according to department guidelines and specifications.

Accurately processing and maintaining all related documentation via PC and handwritten records, and maintaining inventory per department guidelines.

Utilizing appropriate material handling equipment to load, unload, and move materials; preparing orders for shipment including pallet labeling, consolidation, and stretch wrapping.

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

Training, assisting, and supporting team members in problem-solving and achieving department goals.

Continuously reviewing processes and identifying improvement methods to enhance quality, reduce waste, and eliminate non-value-added work.

Performing general housekeeping tasks, maintaining 5S standards, and assisting other job functions within the process based on business needs and leadership direction.

Qualifications

To excel in this position, candidates should possess:

A High School Diploma or GED.

2+ years of experience in material handling and powered equipment operation preferred.

Proficiency with inventory control systems, storage locator systems, and basic math calculations.

Demonstrated skill and safety in operating material handling equipment (Order Picker, Swing Reach, Forklift, Hand Trucks, Pallet Trucks, Clamp Truck). Must be able to obtain a Material Handling License.

Strong interpersonal communication skills and good judgment in working with all levels of personnel.

Physical capability to continuously stand, sit, stretch, reach, stoop, bend, and work at varying heights.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally with mechanical assistance or team support (up to 2000 lbs. using appropriate equipment).

Safety-conscious mindset with alertness to potential hazards.

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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