Paper Finishing Operator II - Packaging & Quality Focus

Avery Dennison; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Finishing operator for the packaging finishing area in the United States. You will handle packaging slit rolls, operate the manual packaging line, and prepare cores for operators. The role may involve rotation and requires availability on A shift, Monday to Friday, 8 am–4 pm.

Essential duties include labeling, quality checks, material handling, and data entry while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and participating in continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• You regard safety as a core value; serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
• You have a 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.
• You actively contribute in a team-based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach common goals.
• You must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
• You will be required to show proficiency with computer applications.
• You must be able to obtain a Lift Truck Operator’s License
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sorting, labeling and packaging finished goods for shipment, per customer specifications, quality requirements and standard practices.
• Inspecting general appearance of finished product.
• Keeping the area supplied with necessary packaging materials.
• Preparing cores for machine operators.
• Communicating and coordinating necessary information to appropriate shift / department personnel to ensure effective operations.
• Tracking multiple orders being packed at one time.
• Order and verify materials per order
• Run orders per product specifications and standard practices.
• Perform routine set-up and changeover of machine
• Accurately capture and record necessary operating data, including downtime causes and performance-to-plan.
• Inspect general appearance of finished product
• Label and package finished goods for shipment per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices
• Performing duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.
• Maintaining a clean, safe work area.
• Performing 5S duties and audits.
• Assisting in equipment maintenance activities, as directed.
• Participating in group problem-solving teams and continuous improvement activities.
• Performing all other duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Safety focus

Team player

Overtime readiness

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Lift Truck Operator’s License

Job description

Avery Dennison is seeking a Finishing operator for the packaging finishing area in the United States. You will handle packaging slit rolls, operate the manual packaging line, and prepare cores for operators. The role may involve rotation and requires availability on A shift, Monday to Friday, 8 am–4 pm.

Essential duties include labeling, quality checks, material handling, and data entry while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and participating in continuous improvement efforts.