Batch Processing Jobs in Chattanooga, TN (NOW HIRING)

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

Under the direction of the Crew Leader, performs compounding of materials in a batch processing environment by following specific instructions and procedures within specification, to schedule and on time. This role is on 2nd Shift, 3PM-1:30AM M-Thur.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce quality products as scheduled and on time.
• Complete daily production requirements by following production schedule.
• Maintain assigned equipment by performing required pre-operational, in process and post batch inspections.  Immediately report any possibilities of contamination, needed mechanical repair or safety issues to the Crew Leader.
• Complete pre-compounding process.  Locate raw materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and quantities needed as indicated on batch ticket.  Report shortages to the Crew leader, or in his/her absence, the Materials Department immediately.
• Produce quality products by following batch ticket instructions, sequences, and quality control procedures exactly.
• Document raw material use by recording consumption on the batch ticket.
• Document all required information and any discrepancies in materials (additions or deletions), processing steps, temperature variations, etc., on the batch ticket.
• Prepare and deliver marked batch samples to the Quality Control Laboratory as required.
• Control the reintroduction or remix material into the mixers per Quality Control batch ticket instructions.

Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean and safe work area, facility and equipment by following routine housekeeping standards.
• Cap or plug hose and plumbing fittings when not in use.
• Properly store all properly capped, covered or closed operating supplies such as raw materials, drums, totes, etc. in their designated locations before the end of the shift.
• Remove empty raw material containers, packages, bags and sacks before the end of the shift.
• Equipment must be kept cleaned of raw material residue, chemicals and adhesive.
• Sweep and mop work areas as needed and at the end of each shift.  Rinse mop heads and mop buckets and return to the proper storage area after each use.
• Return cleaning equipment to assigned area after each use.

Safety

• Maintain a safe working environment by following the W. F. Taylor “Safety Rules and Guidelines” and the “Code of Safe Practices” as defined in the “Employee Safety Handbook”, and by Company policy.
• Maintain respirator certification through required physicals and fit tests.

Other Duties

• Participate in physical inventories and cycle counting.
• Contribute to team effort, i.e. assisting in any area required, etc.
• Train designated employees on compounding procedures.
• Participate in safety, loss control, accident, incident and rework investigations, as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience in a related field
• Valid state driver’s license, with a good driving record

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude with practical application skills
• Analytical ability
• Speak and write English clearly and distinctly
• Perform with minimal supervision
• Perform basic mathematical skills
• Take direction and apply to the assigned task

Physical Conditions

• Work performed is very physical in nature
• Routine bending, stooping, stair climbing and reaching required
• Lifting and carrying materials and supplies, typically weighting 50 pounds or more
• Manual dexterity is required to operate tools, machinery, forklifts and controls

Working Conditions

• Special safety requirements, when working in a plant environment may apply
• May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials
• May work in temperature and weather extremes

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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. 

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