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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

Shift: 11pm to 7am, Sunday - Thursday

Starting Rate: $22.47/hr plus $2/hr shift differential 

How You Will Impact the Team

As a Warehouse Material Handler, you will act as the logistics engine of our facility. We are looking for an active, organized problem-solver to keep our inventory and production pipelines moving seamlessly. Your agility and focus will directly ensure our materials get exactly where they need to go.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Movement: Safely load, unload, and transfer raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods across manufacturing and shipping areas.

• Inventory Accuracy: Verify physical stock against shipping documents and execute digital transactions within our Inventory Management System to correct discrepancies.

• Production Support: Pick up and transfer pallets, racks, and consumable supplies to keep production lines running at peak performance.

• Continuous Improvement: Coordinate cross-functionally with different shifts to optimize warehouse space, maintain 5S housekeeping, and support recycling programs.

• Safety Leadership: Perform all tasks with a safety-first mindset, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and reporting unsafe conditions immediately.

What You Bring

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED OR 3+ years of manufacturing experience.

• Technical Aptitude: Comfort using computer software tools for data entry and production tracking. Forklift experience is a strong plus.

• Resilience & Agility: A proven ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment and comfortably pivot between tasks as plant priorities shift.

• Collaboration: A team-first attitude with a willingness to step outside your immediate duties to help a coworker succeed.

• Flexibility: Dependable attendance and a willingness to work overtime as needed to support customer demands

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.