Operations Co-op - Fall 2027

About the role

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our interns and co-ops do not shy away from a challenge, and are looking for a chance to create a real impact with our company. Avery Dennison's Internship & Co-Op Program has a single business focus to cultivate future talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, a dynamic environment, access to business leaders, and a supportive team of co-workers, peers, and supervisors, the Internship Program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects.

We're seeking an Operations Co-Op to join our business in North America starting in January. You will be responsible for completing an assignment focused on process improvement initiatives and collaborating with the plant's leadership team in one of our state of the art facilities. After a successful co-op you will get hands-on experience in manufacturing. Our co-op program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program in Operations and throughout the organization.

We are considering individuals who are excited about relocating to any of our sites: Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Peachtree City, GA; Mount Prospect, IL; Greenfield, IN; Lowell, IN; Mentor/Painesville/Fairport Harbor, OH; Miamisburg, OH; Oak Harbor, OH; Neenah, WI.

This is a rotational position - location will be determined POST offer acceptance in May of 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and support process improvement opportunities
• Build project plans and lead/support projects to completion
• Assist plant leadership team and help implement plant initiatives
• Support cross-functional teams with special projects as required
• Must be willing to join during at least two semesters, including one non-summer term

Education

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Chemical, Electrical, Automation, Controls, Industrial or Mechanical

Preferred Experience

• Previous internship/co-op experience or relevant work experience in manufacturing
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel or Google Equivalent
• Experience via student organizations, such as Engineers without Borders, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers etc.
• Volunteerism or similar activities

Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be willing to join during at least two semesters, including one non-summer term
• Must be comfortable with relocation now and in the future
• Work sponsorship is not available now or in the future
• Ability to travel 10 - 20 percent of the time

Pay

The hourly salary for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hour based off where you are at academically.

Benefits

Internships and Co-Ops at Avery Dennison are paid and relocation assistance is available to those that qualify.

Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.