Material Handler, 550p-600a, 2-2-3

Avery Dennison; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

EAP eligibility

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Mentor, OH is seeking a Material Handler to move materials across raw, WIP, finished goods, and shipping areas, supporting accurate inventory and safe operations.

You will unload/load trucks, document movements in the inventory system, participate in cycle counts, and assist with equipment maintenance and 5S housekeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 3+ years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Safety is a core value and role model for others.
• Strong service and quality focus; identify root causes.

Responsibilities

• Move material between raw, WIP, finished goods, and shipping areas.
• Unload/load trucks and verify materials against docs.
• Document material movements in the Inventory Management System.
• Support cycle counts and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and assist equipment maintenance.
• Lead 5S housekeeping and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Material handling experience

Safety-conscious team player

Ability to follow instructions

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

MFG Pro

Job description

Benefits

• 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 is responsible for the movement of material throughout the site. This may include loading/unloading of trailers and movement of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Move material to/from raw, WIP, Finished, Shipping, Receiving, and manufacturing areas.
• Unload/load trucks/tankers with incoming/outgoing materials and verify materials against receiving/shipping documents.
• Complete appropriate transactions to document the movement of material within the Inventory Management System.
• Support inventory accuracy: complete warehouse and departmental cycle counts and correct discrepancies.
• Help manage winding drum and rack inventories.
• Pick up and transfer material racks, pallets, and other consumable supplies to/from production areas as required.
• Condense warehouse space and maintain good housekeeping.
• Perform all assignments, duties, and tasks in a safe manner following standard procedures and practices; encourage others to do so and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed.
• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate department/shift employees to ensure effective operations.
• Lead in the recycling of pallets, cardboard, and scrap materials.
• Support all 5S housekeeping activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.
• Must regard safety as a core value and serve as a role model for other employees to ensure adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Must have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand the root cause, then communicate/educate the team in a timely manner.
• 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 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.
• Must have a demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability to support production and customer focus.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short‑notice requests.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, especially strong MFG Pro transactional skills.

Preferred Requirements

• 3-5+ years of previous material handling experience.
• Solid interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical aptitude and logical problem solving skills.
• Skilled in working independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.
• Be motivated toward productivity, safety and quality improvements.
• Experience leading continuous improvement efforts and knowledge of ELS Operating Principles preferred.
• Adaptive, flexible, able to handle ambiguity.
• Experience working in a team environment.

NOTE: The physical requirements of this role may vary by location. A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

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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