Shipping & Receiving Operator - 1st Shift - Painesville, OH

Shipping & Receiving Operator - 1st Shift - Painesville, OH

Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers are specifically invited to apply for this full‑time position. The role is on‑site at the Painesville, Ohio location.

Full‑time, 1st shift (8 AM–4 PM), Monday through Friday.

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software applications, and related offerings that improve labor and supply‑chain efficiency, reduce waste, promote sustainability, and enhance customer experience across industries such as apparel, retail, logistics, food, pharmaceuticals and automotive.

Key Benefits

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation paid holidays

Avery Dennison Reflective Solutions is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Operator to support general logistics and shipping needs at our manufacturing facility.

• Arrange for freight pick‑ups and communicate freight status to appropriate contacts.
• Work with transportation groups and outside carriers to ensure on‑time delivery and meet customer expectations.
• Receive materials and equipment, verify receipts in related computer systems.
• Accurately generate and file all shipping documentation, including Bill of Lading, Packing Lists, Customer Sales Orders, Transfer Orders, Vendor Shipment Returns, and Parcel Package Documents (including export documents).
• Process, close and file receivers.
• Load and unload trucks to inventory and silos as applicable (e.g., resins, bulk rolls, scrap, packaging materials, cores, end‑boards, outdoor drum trucks, hazardous waste, etc.).
• Manage packaging recycling program with vendors and customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and adhere to all safety policies.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor.

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Minimum

Education Required:

High School/GED.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must regard safety as a core value; serve as role model and encourage 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 root cause and communicate solutions.
• Must be able to actively contribute in a team‑based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks, a willingness to learn and share knowledge, and cross‑train as needed.
• Must have demonstrated 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 MFG Pro transactional skills.
• Previous tow‑motor experience and ability to become tow‑motor certified.
• Must complete RCRA, DOT, and Hazardous/Flammable material handling training and continuously demonstrate knowledge and adherence to requirements and standards.
• Excellent computer skills; knowledge of basic PC programs and Google mail and applications is a plus.
• Experience with transactional functions in mainframe computer systems (e.g., shipping/receiving functions) is preferred.
• Adaptive, flexible, detail‑oriented; able to handle ambiguity and multi‑task across multiple assignments.
• Motivated toward productivity improvements, safety and quality awareness.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment with a highly participative teamwork system.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continuously.

• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience working off‑shift hours.
• Desire to work overtime.
• Safety conscious.

Location:

Painesville, Ohio.