Production Operator

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

• Flexible work arrangements

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

Ideal candidates must be able and flexible to work one of the assigned shifts:

• Coating B Shift: 6pm-6am M-W every other Thursday

• Coating C Shift: 6am-6pm Fri-Sun every other Thursday

• Coating D Shift: 6pm-6am Fri-Sun every other Thursday

• Finishing 2nd Shift: 2pm-10pm M-F

• Finishing 3rd Shift: 10pm-6am M-F

• Shipping 2nd Shift: 2pm-10pm

• Shipping 3rd Shift: 10pm-6am

Hourly rate starting at $20/hour-$22.47/hour. The rate within this range is dependent on the individual's working department

Job Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for leading machine set-ups and changeovers, problem-solving, making decisions on machine adjustments, and inspecting and packaging finished products to customer specifications. In addition, the Production Operator will be responsible for operating various coating, finishing, and/or powered industrial vehicles to move inbound and outbound products.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to: 

• Perform routine set-up and changeover of machines, making adjustments as needed to process operations accordingly.

• Run orders per product specifications and standard practices. This may include sorting, labeling, and packaging products per customer specifications, quality requirements, and standard practices

• Perform tests and check products routinely for multiple characteristics using standard measuring tools, tape measures, etc. 

• Understand and implement quality standards and procedures

• Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity. 

• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher-level technical personnel and monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.

• Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance.

• Maintain the work area with necessary supplies to complete processes

• Operate heavy equipment to move, load, and ship material and/or finished products throughout the manufacturing environment. 

• Support inventory accuracy by completing cycle counts and correcting discrepancies to achieve business goals. 

• Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participate and share in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility.

• Contribute and participate in team decision-making processes including problem solving and continuous improvement efforts. Provide support in project work and other special requests.

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Qualifications

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

• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction

• Must prioritize safety in every aspect of the working environment adhering to established safety practices, policies, and procedures

• Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests

• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, and move around for extended periods

Additional Consideration:

• Safety: We prioritize the safety of all our employees. We provide comprehensive safety training and a safe working environment.

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Physical Requirements:

• Movement: May require the ability to stand/walk for up to 80% of your shift, with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting 50% of the time.

• Lifting: May require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds 50% of your shift.

• Environment: May require being comfortable working in an environment with varying temperatures.

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.

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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