Finishing Assistant - 2nd Shift

Company Description

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.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• 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

Job Description

Are you mechanically inclined with a strong eye for detail? As a Finishing Operator, you will take ownership of advanced converting/finishing equipment to manufacture high-quality materials to exact customer specifications.

Shift: 3:45pm - 12am, M-F

Starting Hiring Rate: $19.76/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

What You Will Do:

• Machine Operation & Setup: Assist with routine equipment set-up, precision changeovers, and run orders according to product specifications.

• Continuous Improvement & 5S: Participate in root-cause problem solving and maintain an organized, audit-ready work environment (5S).

• Quality Inspection: Closely monitor close tolerances, inspect product appearance, and catch defects early.

• Safety First: Actively maintain a safe, clean work area, consistently adhering to all plant safety standards.

• Data Tracking: Accurately record production runs, downtime causes, and performance metrics in MFG Pro.

• Team Collaboration: Communicate shift handoffs clearly and support team goals.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma/GED or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing/machine operation experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and comfort learning computer applications (MFG Pro).

• Commitment to workplace safety, continuous learning, and cross-training.

• Dependability, schedule flexibility, and ability to work overtime as needed.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for shift duration.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. 

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.