Shipper/Receiver - 1st shift

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, 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at

This role is a shipper / receiver position in the Graphics Mentor Distribution Center. Standard workweek is Monday through Friday. Regular work hours to be determined. In this role, you will work 1st shift, M-F 10's - Off Wed, Sat, Sunday.

This posting is subject to shift alignment. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply, with those currently in the Mentor Distribution Center receiving first consideration.

The primary function of this role is to pull or pick LTL and UPS orders. This person will be responsible for working safely, accurately and efficiently as part of a shipping team. He / she will be challenged to learn as much of the shipping process as possible. Cross-training to all shipping tasks will be required.

The shipper / receiver's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Promote safety as the most important value in the organization by following all Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.

• Constantly monitor personal and team safety performance while carrying out assigned duties.

• Work a variety of assignments to achieve customer service / shipping goals.

• Strive to meet service requirements for customer satisfaction.

• Work both individually and in a team-based environment.

• Demonstrate initiative, integrity and good judgment.

• Adhere to standard operating procedures, quality standards, cycle counts, safety and housekeeping standards and other plant policies and procedures.

• Accurately pull, pick and pack LTL / UPS and international orders using the RF scanning units.

• Provide input for operational improvements to promote safety, improve quality, minimize scrap, improve service and increase productivity.

• Lead by positive example. Motivate team members to meet and exceed facility goals.

• Attend all team meetings and contribute your experience for the betterment of the team.

• Collaborate with technical, financial and materials support teams to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes.

• Maintain an organized facility and accurate location of stocks in the warehouse.

• Troubleshoot and effectively problem-solve issues, then implement solutions to prevent recurring issues.

• Work assigned shift and overtime schedule.

• Adapt work schedule to the business needs. This may require changing shift or shift schedule.

• Perform all other duties assigned by management.

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

• Must have excellent attendance records.

• Must have a positive attitude and good conduct.

• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, active listening) are essential.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time, with a high degree of responsiveness and accuracy.

• Ability to acquire a valid towmotor operator's license.

• Experience with Oracle WMS and proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based software.

• Mechanical aptitude is 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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