Flexographic Press Operator - 2nd 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. Join our production team as a Flexographic Press Operator! In this role, you will take ownership of your machinery, set up and run flexographic printing presses, and perform hands‑on troubleshooting to ensure zero‑defect production.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Setup: Prepare cylinders, mount plates, adjust ink fountains/rollers, and perform precise setups for high‑quality production runs.
• Quality Assurance: Interpret order specifications and use overlay gauges or shop scales to maintain close tolerances and strict quality standards.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Investigate equipment abnormalities down to the root cause and perform proactive preventative maintenance.
• Safety & SOP Adherence: Consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ISO 9001 work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Teamwork & Data Entry: Partner across departments to achieve site goals and accurately report finished production in plant software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of printing press operation experience (flexographic machinery preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a root‑cause troubleshooting mindset.
• Basic math skills and comfort learning PC software for production reporting.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift up to 40 lbs., and maneuver materials using plant lift aids or hand trucks.
• Physical Requirements: 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; lift up to 50 pounds 50% of your shift; comfortable working in an environment with varying temperatures.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits starting Day 1.
• Financial Security: 401(k) matching, competitive shift differentials, and bonus opportunities.
• Work‑Life Balance: Paid vacation, holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Growth: Tuition reimbursement, EAP access, and cross‑training opportunities.
• Incentives: $1,500 Sign‑On Bonus | Up to $1,500 Relocation Assistance (if applicable).
• Shift differential: $2.00 per hour.

Pay

$22.97 – $25.77 per hour, with a shift differential of $2.00 per hour. The hiring wage range represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual wage rates will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on factors including relevant skills, experience, education, training, location, job scope, complexity, responsibilities, and required travel.

Schedule

Available Shifts: 2nd Shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)