Shipping & Receiving Coordinator, C Shift, M-F 11p-7a

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. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

All interested individuals are encouraged to apply for this position. Those currently in the same department (Coating, Finishing, Shipping, etc.) at the hiring location will receive first consideration. They will be reviewed in accordance with the US Hourly Job Bid Policy and evaluated via our shift alignment process. Eligible and qualified applicants outside of the department will be given consideration and invited to interview for the position if there are no selected candidates via the shift alignment process. Further details regarding the job bid policy can be found in ad.a. Please discuss this opportunity with your manager prior to completing an application. Our typical recruiting process takes 2-4 weeks, depending on the current hiring volume and number of applicants.  

The Shipping and Receiving Coordinator is responsible for the movement of material into and out of the facility. This may include loading/unloading of trailers, movement of raw/finished materials, work in process, and shipping finished goods.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary depending upon specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Move material to raw, WIP, Finished, Shipping, Receiving, and manufacturing areas. 

• Unload/load trucks/tankers with incoming/outgoing materials. - 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 rack inventories.

  • Help manage department cycle counts and correct discrepancies.

• Working on the dock supporting the high volume of inbound and outbound.

• Process outbound shipments and verify proper quantities of pallets.

• Coordinate with the team what materials need to be loaded and when to meet dispatch cut times.

• Communication with the Finishing Team on orders needed to meet dispatch time requirements.

• Support the 5-S, housekeeping, and recycling programs.

• Help reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity.

• Support the site “0 is Achievable” goal.

• Support communication/relationship with the Finishing/Coating and Shipping/Receiving teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Good organizational and customer service skills.

• Have general working knowledge and be able to work with computers and programs (Oracle, Telnet, OTM, Google Docs, Lotus Notes).

• Positive past performance reviews desired.

• Must regard safety as a core value; must 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 service and quality focus, be able to address issues effectively when problems arise, and take initiative to understand the root cause.

• Must have demonstrated a record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.

• Time Management skills and ability to work independently.  

• Must have a valid fork-lift license.
   

Preferred Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing in a similar production environment.

• Strong Oracle usage and understanding.

• Track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Project Management and Time Management skills.

• Track record of implementing Lean manufacturing processes.

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. 

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.