Converting Operator - Fort Wayne

Job Description

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is “On‑Site” at the location detailed in the job post. Full‑time.

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.

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. Has an understanding of turret and fanfold operations and can perform standard set‑ups and production of this equipment.

You will work alone or with team members depending on the task. This position may be required to rotate. In this role, you will work 3rd Shift, 10 PM‑6 AM.

• Assist and learn printing techniques and operations.
• Operate machine under supervision or guidance of Print Op III.
• Sort, label, and package finished goods for shipment per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices.
• Inspect general appearance of finished product.
• Keep area supplied with necessary materials.
• Prepare support for machine operators (mount plates tools or print, 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.
• Perform 5S duties and audits.
• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed.
• Participate in group problem‑solving teams and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Auto req : 464088

High School/GED

• Previous Manufacturing Experience Preferred.
• Strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand the root cause, then communicate/education team in a timely manner.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including short‑notice requests.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.

• You will regard safety as a core value; serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.

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

City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana