Material Handler SAI Loader - 1st Shift

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 Summary: The Material Handler 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 from production lines. In this role, you will work 1st Shift, 6AM-2PM, Mon-Fri.

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.  

Minimum Requirements

• 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

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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