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

The Production Lead is responsible for running specified Service Bureau equipment while at the same time taking a lead role to make production and associate decisions in the absence of the Production Supervisor. 

This role will be on D Shift, Wed  1:45AM-8AM, Thur - Sat 7:45PM- 8AM

$500 Sign On Bonus for eligible candidate!

Hiring rate is $31.94/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following: 

• Run the Service Bureau equipment as has been assigned and trained to do.

• Provides guidance on jobs to associates in the absence of Supervisor.

• Work closely with Supervisor to assist with customer required directives, deliveries, changes, emergencies, problems with data and special files by printing accurately and efficiently. Is responsible for minimizing waste and misuse of raw materials. Communicates well with fellow associates, customer service and the supervisor, while performing laser print functions by following daily job schedules. This requires being familiar with all customers, their special needs as well as production schedules to make sure the correct information is communicated. 

• Uses ERP system to log time and materials accurately.

• Ensures all production quality standards are being met, by sampling, viewing and checking as jobs are processed.

• Helps maintain equipment by placing service calls to appropriate service technicians.

• Maintains all inventory levels and pre-printed items that are stored in the warehouse and in the front shelving units in the correct locations making sure they are stacked neatly and in the right direction.

• Make sure that data from each customer is arriving on time, and if not, alert a supervisor so they can make the necessary phone calls or decisions regarding that data being late. Follow any other instructions given to you by supervisors and/or management to complete other tasks, including distribution and machine room functions ensuring that the objective is accomplished, within the time frame allotted.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Compliance with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required.

• Compliance with all Company policies is required including all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience                   

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or four years’ job-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position requires:

1. Computer Experience

2. Print Rom Experience

3. Former Production Lead Experience

4. Standing over 2/3 of the time daily

5. Using hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time daily

6. Reaching with hands and arms

7. Lifting between 25lbs and 50lbs 1/3 to 2/3 of the time daily 

8. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) for quality control standards

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. Continuous, high to moderate levels of noise require hearing protection to be worn at all times. To ensure the associate's safety, when working in the manufacturing environment, safety glasses and any other applicable safety equipment are required. Exposure to chemicals, inks, and coatings requires the appropriate PPE to be worn when handling.

MANAGEMENT DISCLAIMER:

Company’s Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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.

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