Operator

Avery Dennison Corporation; Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work hours flexibility

International environment

Growing team with good spirit

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking an Operator (All-Round Production Employee) to perform varied production tasks at our Zoeterwoude facility. You will operate plotter and press equipment, manage garment embellishment, and ensure quality and timely delivery according to customer specifications.

The role requires practical production experience, good dexterity, and the ability to read instructions in English or Dutch while maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Prior practical experience in production/manufacturing or garment embellishment.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to stand long periods, lift or move production materials.
• Good command of English or Dutch to follow work instructions, production documentation, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet daily production deadlines.
• Flexibility, organizational skills and a collaborative team attitude across production departments.

Responsibilities

• Operate plotter machines according to technical work instructions, including preparing and processing design files, weeding, and organizing transfers for production.
• Operate hand presses and carousel presses to apply logos, names, numbers, and heat transfers onto garments per order specifications.
• Unpack incoming apparel, stage materials for production, and pack finished garments with accurate packing lists.
• Conduct continuous visual and technical quality inspections to ensure finished goods meet high standards.
• Comply with health and safety procedures, maintain a clean workstation, report equipment issues to the Team Leader, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Tools

Plotter machines

Hand presses

Carousel presses

Job description

• Compensation: EUR 31,989 - EUR 46,256 - yearly

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, 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

Avery Dennison Apparel
Join Avery Dennison, where creativity, innovation, and sustainability converge
We're not just a global leader in materials science and branding solutions; we're a team of passionate individuals committed to bringing brands to life and transforming how businesses connect with their customers. Whether through our Embelex platform, empowering creativity with on-product branding, optimizing apparel production and supply chains, we work together to solve complex challenges and create a more sustainable future.
Our vision unites us: Together, we connect the physical and digital to solve some of the world's most complex challenges
Learn more at https://apparelsolutions.averydennison.com/en

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer

As an Operator (All-Round Production Employee), you will be responsible for carrying out various production activities across the Plotter & Label and Application departments at our Zoeterwoude facility. In this hands-on, detail-oriented role, you will ensure that production processes are completed efficiently, safely, and in full alignment with our rigorous quality standards and customer delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities

This role is based on-site at our Zoeterwoude location.

Operate plotter machines according to technical work instructions, including preparing and processing design files, weeding, and organizing transfers for production.

Operate hand presses and carousel presses to accurately apply logos, names, numbers, and heat transfers onto garments in compliance with order specifications.

Unpack incoming apparel, stage materials for production, and pack finished garments according to customer specifications with accurate packing lists.

Conduct continuous visual and technical quality inspections throughout the production and application process to ensure finished goods meet high standards.

Comply with workplace health and safety procedures, maintain a clean and organized workstation, report equipment issues to the Team Leader, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required: Prior practical experience in a production, manufacturing, or garment embellishment environment (operating plotters, heat presses, or carousel presses is an advantage).

Required: Good manual dexterity, physical ability to stand for extended periods, and capability to lift and move production materials when required.

Required: Good command of English or Dutch to follow work instructions, production documentation, and safety procedures.

Skills you need to succeed: Strong attention to detail, quality focus, and the ability to maintain precision under pressure to meet daily production deadlines.

Skills you need to succeed: High flexibility, solid organizational skills, and a collaborative team attitude to work effectively across different production departments.

Additional Information

Additional information

We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

• Work hours flexibility
• International environment
• A growing team with good spirit

Avery Dennison is anequal opportunity employer. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to www.averydennison.com

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