Lead Compounder/ Manufacturing

Company 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. Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Shift: Starting Hiring Rate: $27.54/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

As a Lead Compounder you will be assigned to work in the Compounding Department handling chemicals and preparing adhesives for the coating process. You will be responsible for leading the daily operation of the area including normal operation, problem-solving, coordinating PM's, and making decisions on schedule adjustments. Ensuring compliance with all environmental, health and safety procedures, policies, and practices.

Identifying and escalating safety issues immediately. Adjusting daily compounding schedule to account for changing production needs.

Following standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher level technical personnel to monitor screens, meters, gauges, valves, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production and process specifications.

Unloading bulk tanker deliveries into Tank Farm tanks.

Maintaining accurate production records and logs of equipment and product performance.

Driving tow motors and staging materials for adhesive and silicone lacquer batches.

Leading shift turnover discussions, communicating daily priorities to the team, and assisting in keeping MDI board up to date.

Assisting and supporting other team members in meeting department and site goals. Provide support in project work and other special requests.

Accountable for daily production maintenance, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping tasks according to established standards.

Support ELS initiatives to improve manufacturing performance (throughput, scrap reduction, safety, ISO work instructions, SOPs).

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.

must serve as a role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies, and procedures.

Demonstrate a strong quality and service focus; Ability to read and comprehend documents related to product manufacturing.

Able to work during the designated hours and accept a reasonable amount of overtime (including weekends and short-notice requests).

Proficiency with computer applications, especially strong ERP system transactional skills.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance periodically through the shift.

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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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