Label Machine Operator - Nights **$500 Sign-On Bonus**
Vestcom · DeSoto, TX · 3 wk ago
Manufacturing$20–$21/hrFull-time
About the role
Vestcom is a standalone business unit of Avery Dennison, a Fortune 500 leader in materials science and packaging materials. This role is for a Label Machine Operator on D Shift (Wednesday 12AM‑6AM, Thursday‑Saturday 6PM‑6AM) with a starting hiring rate of $20‑21/hr and a $500 sign‑on bonus. You will take ownership of advanced labeling technology to deliver high‑quality products.
Responsibilities
- Operate label machines efficiently to meet daily production deadlines while minimizing material waste.
- Use mechanical aptitude to monitor equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and identify root causes rather than “band‑aid” fixes.
- Maintain accurate logs of raw materials using the ERP system and ensure a “zero‑defect” mindset through close attention to detail.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area and collaborate with the production team to ensure overall site health.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–2 years of related manufacturing or machine‑operation experience.
- Strong mechanical skills and the ability to analyze equipment performance.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lb and stand for the duration of a shift.
- Color‑vision proficiency to distinguish product variations.
Skills
- Resilient and adaptable – maintains focus during high‑pressure shifts and can pivot when production priorities change.
- Detail‑oriented – strong eye for quality and can monitor close tolerances to ensure every product meets specifications.
- Team‑first – willing to step outside assigned duties to help a coworker for the good of the department.
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: $20‑21/hr; $500 sign‑on bonus.
Schedule
D Shift: Wednesday 12AM‑6AM; Thursday‑Saturday 6PM‑6AM.