Converting Operator - Fort Wayne

Chemical Operator (1st Shift, Monday–Friday)

Location:

Fort Wayne, Indiana
Salary: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour (subject to change)

Avery Dennison Corporation is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We provide labeling, RFID, and packaging solutions across many industries.

You will perform standard and moderately complex set‑ups and operations for custom and standard supply products on a flexographic press requiring shade, tone and hue variations, print registration and multiple die‑cutting stations. You will interpret order specifications and perform standard and moderate set‑ups, operations, general and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and safety‑related housekeeping as related to the flexographic press.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Operating machine under supervision or guidance of Print Op III.
• Sorting, labeling, and packaging finished goods for shipment per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices.
• Inspecting general appearance of finished product.
• Maintaining a clean, safe work area, performing 5S duties and audits.
• Assisting in equipment maintenance activities as directed.
• Participating in group problem‑solving teams and continuous improvement activities.
• Performing all other duties assigned by Supervisor.

• Assist and learn printing techniques and operations.
• Operate machine under supervision.
• Prepare support for machine operators (mount plates, tools, or print for support staging of setup, clean up ink stations).
• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate shift/department personnel to ensure effective operations.
• Track multiple orders being packed at one time.
• Perform duties to continuously improve quality and productivity.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform 5S duties and audits.
• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed.

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong service and quality focus; ability to address issues effectively and communicate root causes timely.
• Willingness to work overtime, including short‑notice requests.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Commitment to safety as a core value.

• Full‑time, 6 AM–2 PM, Monday–Friday.
• May require rotation.
• Entry level.
• Manufacturing – Management and Manufacturing.