Material Handler- 2nd Shift

Avery Dennison Corporation; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Handler, where your role is crucial in ensuring efficient material flow and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position emphasizes safe forklift operation and effective communication, making it ideal for those who thrive in team settings. With a focus on health and safety, you'll be part of a culture that values your contributions and encourages continuous improvement. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits from day one, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. If you have a passion for logistics and a commitment to excellence, this could be your next career move.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

401K Eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 3+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift and manage material movement.
• Conduct shipping and receiving tasks with quality checks.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Communication Skills

Computer Skills (G Suite, Oracle)

Team Collaboration

Safety Practices

Education

High School Diploma

3+ Years in Manufacturing

Tools

Oracle Warehouse Management System

G Suite Applications

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, 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

Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

The Material Handler (Ship as is Loader) is expected to be proficient at safe forklift operation at all times including physical movement of material in, out, and within the building while performing all necessary system transactions in the Oracle Warehouse Management system. Activities performed will include shipping and receiving material in and out of the building, supplying production lines with material, and putting away material.

This role is 2nd shift 2p-10p

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary depending upon site-specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to supporting the following:

Take bulk rolls from the coaters to the respective location (SAI trailers or WIP locations) while performing all necessary transactions

Load trailers with bulk roll material that needs to be shipped out to the network while performing all necessary systems transactions

Receive incoming bulk roll material from the network while performing all the system transactions and quality checks

Conduct daily and weekly cycle counts

Move trailers in and out of dock doors while following dock door safety protocols

Follow all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices and consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems.

Avery Dennison places the highest value on the health and safety of our employees. Wehave an obligation to ensure that employee job assignments are not likely to result in injury or illness. Pre-existing medical conditions and the use of certain medications may increase the risk of injury while performing tasks at work. For this reason, we require all new hires to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire

Pre-Hire Medical Questionnaire: Upon accepting a role with Avery Dennison, you will be required to complete a pre-hire medical questionnaire. This is a standard procedure to ensure your ability to safely perform the job's physical demands and to identify any potential health concerns.

Privacy: The information disclosed in this questionnaire is only available to our team of Licensed Occupational Health Nurses. You may be contacted by one of the nurses to review information or to answer additional questions. Nurses may also elect to consult with a physician about specific concerns before approving the physical. All costs are covered by Avery Dennison.

Falsification of Medical Information: Falsifying information on the medical questionnaire is a serious offense and may lead to disciplinary actions up to and including termination. This includes both false information, and information that is not disclosed.

Reasonable Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job, please let us know during the application process.

Essential physical requirements for work:

Movement: May require the ability to stand/walk for up to 80% of your shift, with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting 50% of the time

Lifting: May require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds for up to 50% of your shift.

Environment: May require being comfortable working in an environment with varying temperature and humidity.

Qualifications

Minimum education of high school diploma or 3+ years of manufacturing experience.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Have general knowledge and be able to work with computers and programs (G Suite Applications, Oracle, OTM, etc.).

Willingness to act as an additional material handling resource by taking a hands-on approach to day-to-day inbound/outbound/production activities.

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

Must be 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.

Must have a strong service and quality focus, be able to address issues effectively when problems arise, and take the initiative to understand the root cause then communicate/educate team in a timely manner.

Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support material handling operations and a strong customer focus.

Must have a strong detail orientation and be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Must be able to lift / push / pull up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Requirements

3-5 years of experience in manufacturing/logistics in a similar production environment.

Track record of participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Time Management skills, ability to work with teams , or autonomously.

Track record of following Lean manufacturing processes.

Forklift experience highly preferred

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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