Finishing Operator - 3rd shift

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. Are you mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and passionate about precision? As a Machine Operator in our Finishing Department, you will lead equipment setups, run production orders, and perform continuous quality checks to keep manufacturing safe and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine machine setups, changeovers, and run orders according to product specifications.
• Inspect finished goods, monitor tolerances, and investigate root causes of equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Safely operate a tow motor/forklift to move packaging, finishing supplies, and complete inventory transactions.
• Record operating metrics in MFG Pro, perform 5S audits, and participate in team problem-solving.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and assist with peer training.

Qualifications

• Experience & Education: High School Diploma/GED OR 3+ years of manufacturing experience
• Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical curiosity, ability to read specifications, and follow SOPs
• Computer Literacy: Comfortable learning software; MFG Pro transactional skills preferred
• Safety & Quality Focus: Commitment to safety rules, peer collaboration, and high quality standards
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime as needed

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

Pay

Starting hiring rate: $25.09/hr plus $2/hr shift differential.

Schedule

3rd Shift, Sunday – Thursday, 11:45 pm – 8:00 am.