Shipping receiver coordinator

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

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

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.

You will primarily support the facility with general logistics, finishing and shipping needs. Additionally, you will provide daily logistics support to the facility. Employee on this schedule will work an 8 hour shift Monday through Friday with hours to be determined, with opportunity for in-week and weekend overtime

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Arrange for freight pick-ups and communicate freight status to appropriate contacts.

Work with transportation group and outside carriers to ensure on time delivery and meet customer expectations.

Ship and receive materials and equipment to support production and verify receipts in related computer systems

Accurately generate and file all shipping documentations including Bill of Lading, Packing Lists, Customer Sales Orders, Commercial invoices, Transfer Orders, Vendor Shipment Returns and Parcel Package Documents.

Process, close and file receivers.

Load and unload trucks to inventory and racking as applicable

Perform inventory audits to verify accuracy and achieve business goals.

Follow internal procedures for shipping all orders, stock and non-stock, ensuring to follow FIFO (First in First out)

Coordinate with Customer Service and Supply Chain for sales orders and receipts as necessary

Follow internal procedures for receiving orders into Oracle and ensuring the proper labeling of material.

Coordinate dock activities including but not limited to: Incoming materials, scrap and recycle programs, maintenance equipment, supplier material handling equipment, returns, small parcel delivery area, etc. as needed.

Inspect incoming raw materials for damage, verify quantity, and tag appropriately.

Maintain DOT/Hazmat and lift truck certifications

Support both shipping and receiving functions as needed.

Ideal candidates should possess experience that meets the requirements along with:

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

Tow motor certification required.

Excellent computer skills required. Knowledge of basic PC programs (MS Office, Lotus Notes, etc.).

Strong ability to work independently and autonomously.

Demonstrated customer responsiveness through effectively communicating with various functions (including Customer Service Representatives, Vendors, Carriers, internal finishing department, etc).

Experience with transactional functions in various computer systems (e.g. shipping / receiving functions) highly preferred.

Adaptive, flexible, and able to handle ambiguity and multi-task across multiple assignments.

Must be motivated towards safety, productivity improvements, and quality awareness.

Skilled in working in a fast-paced environment with a highly participative team-work system.

Ability to think ahead, anticipate problems, make decisions and take appropriate action.

Willingness to learn new tools and systems.

Demonstrated ability to work overtime frequently.

Demonstrated exceptional attendance record.

Safety record to reflect positive attitude and performance.

Skilled in working independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.

Willingness and ability to recognize and address unsafe acts or at-risk conditions.

Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance is highly preferred.

Must have prior knowledge of inventory systems and demonstrated ability to investigate and correct inventory inaccuracies.

Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities / ELS projects to increase the state of compliance, effectiveness, and/or efficiency of the department and organization.

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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