Packaging Associate Jobs in Cleveland, OH (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

Are you detail-oriented, safety-minded, and looking to build a rewarding manufacturing career? As a Packaging Associate at Avery Dennison, you will play a vital role in our finishing operations. You will inspect, label, and package finished goods to customer specifications while ensuring zero-defect quality standards. You will join a supportive team where your dedication to precision, safety, and continuous improvement makes an immediate impact.

Shift: B Team, M-F 3p-11p

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

Key Responsibilities

• Quality & Packaging: Sort, label, inspect, and package finished product rolls according to strict customer quality requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Equipment & Operations: Safely operate manual packaging machinery, banding equipment, and core preparation tools; assist with basic equipment maintenance.

• Inventory & Order Tracking: Use digital inventory tracking software to process and track multiple packing orders simultaneously.

• Workplace Excellence: Keep production lines supplied with packaging materials, maintain 5S audit standards, and actively participate in team safety compliance.

• Team Collaboration: Communicate essential operational information across shifts and participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving teams.

• Education & Experience: High school diploma/GED OR 3+ years of relevant manufacturing or warehouse experience.

• Technical & Physical Skills: Basic computer proficiency (inventory tracking entry), ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and ability to obtain a Lift Truck Operator license.

• Core Competencies: Commitment to safety, team-first attitude, high attention to detail, and ability to follow written and oral instructions.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work a rotating 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule and overtime as needed.

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.