Avery Dennison Looking for Operator In Training – Starting @ $16.92/hr PLUS $2.00 Shift Differential Full Time

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at

Job Description

Avery Dennison is a leader in pressure-sensitive tapes for the industrial markets. Our Mt. Juliet, Tennessee facility currently has 85 team members, but we are still looking for individuals interested in onsite training and development to join our team! At Avery Dennison, our culture is the foundation of everything we do, and employees pride themselves on integrity, diversity, teamwork and excellence. These are a few of our core values that shape and support our business and people as we grow.

We are currently hiring production operators to work on off-shifts. 2nd Shift Hours: 3:45p – 12a. 3rd Shift Hours: 11:45p – 8a.

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $1,500 (less taxes) paid to you after 6 months of employment!!

We offer:

Eligible for an annual bonus

Onsite training

Paid vacations and holidays

Paid sick leave

401(k) savings plan with a company contribution plus a match

Paid short term and long term disability

Medical, dental and vision benefits available

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Activities and duties may vary, depending upon site-specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

Follow all health, safety and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices. Consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers and manufacturing systems.

Operate machinery, including coating lines, slitters and rewinders.

Operate powered industrial equipment, including fork trucks, for movement and staging of materials throughout the facility.

Inspect general appearance of raw material, work in process and finished product.

Sort, label and package finished goods for shipment per customer specifications, quality requirements and standard practices.

Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.

Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate shift / department personnel to ensure effective operations.

Perform 5S duties and audits.

Assist in equipment maintenance activities, as directed.

Perform tests and check products routinely using standard measuring devices and make process adjustments as appropriate

Follow standard operating procedures and specifications or instructions.

Maintain production records and logs of equipment and product performance.

Attend and participate in all required training.

Teamwork: 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 functions, as necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) OR 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience

Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

The site works a 24/5 schedule with 3 – eight hours shifts each day (day shift, afternoon shift, midnight shift). Some overtime will be required. Overtime can be during the week or on the weekend.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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