Coating Operator - B Team, Dayshift, 7a-7p, 2-2-3

About the role

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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Responsibilities

• Assigned to work on a coating line; may work in one or more work stations including face unwind, liner unwind, die, main console/winder and Quality lab.
• May be proficient on more than one coating asset in a given location.
• Responsible for leading machine set ups and changeovers, problem‑solving, coordinating preventative maintenance (PMs) and making decisions on machine adjustments.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and adhere to all safety policies.
• Consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co‑workers and manufacturing systems.
• Load raw material into the machine and unload finished product.
• Determine and control the machine cycle, varying and modifying as necessary.
• Perform tests and check product routinely for multiple characteristics, using standard measuring devices and making judgments against standards that are not readily measurable.
• Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity.
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions of higher level technical personnel.
• 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.
• Support safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 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.
• Provide support in project work and other special requests.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• Regard safety as a core value; must be willing and able to work safely; must always wear PPE.
• Demonstrate a strong quality and service focus.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents related to product manufacturing.
• Able to work both individually and in a team‑based environment.
• Able to work during the designated hours and accept a reasonable amount of overtime (including weekends).
• Demonstrated initiative, integrity, and judgment skills.
• Demonstrate record of embracing and contributing to daily ELS processes and tools – MDI, standard work, 5S, etc.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and demonstrated reliability.
• Proficiency with computer applications, especially strong ERP system transactional skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance periodically through the shift.
• Preferred: 2 years of experience in a skilled labor position with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

This role will be on B Team, Dayshift, 7a‑7p, 2‑2‑3.