Finishing Operator - 3rd shift

Avery Dennison; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Mount Juliet, TN is seeking a mechanically inclined Machine Operator for our Finishing Department. You will lead equipment setups, run production orders, perform quality checks, and help keep manufacturing safe and efficient.

You will inspect finished goods, monitor tolerances, operate a tow motor, and record metrics in our system. This role requires a High School diploma or GED and 3+ years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Having a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read product specifications and follow SOPs.
• Comfort with learning and using manufacturing software.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setups & Operation: Perform routine machine setups, changeovers, and run orders according to product specifications.
• Troubleshooting & Quality Control: Inspect finished goods, monitor tolerances, and investigate root causes of equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Material Handling: Safely operate a tow motor/forklift to move packaging and finishing supplies.
• Data Tracking & Process Improvement: Record operating metrics in MFG Pro, perform 5S audits, and participate in problem-solving.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate across shifts and assist with peer training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading specifications

SOP adherence

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MFG Pro

Job 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
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

Are you mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and passionate about precision? As a Machine Operator in our Finishing Department, you will lead equipment setups, run production orders, and perform continuous quality checks to keep manufacturing safe and efficient.

What You’ll Do

Machine Setups & Operation: Perform routine machine setups, changeovers, and run orders according to product specifications.

Troubleshooting & Quality Control: Inspect finished goods, monitor tolerances, and investigate root causes of equipment issues to minimize downtime.

Material Handling: Safely operate a tow motor/forklift to move packaging, finishing supplies, and complete inventory transactions.

Data Tracking & Process Improvement: Record operating metrics in MFG Pro, perform 5S audits, and participate in team problem-solving.

Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively across shifts and assist with peer training

Qualifications

What You Bring

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

Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical curiosity, ability to read specifications, and follow SOPs

Computer Literacy: Comfortable learning software; MFG Pro transactional skills preferred

Safety & Quality Focus: Commitment to safety rules, peer collaboration, and high quality standards

Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime as needed

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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