Label Machine Operator - Days

Avery Dennison; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Employee Assistance ProgramEligibility

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison’s Vestcom unit is hiring a Label Machine Operator in Lancaster, Texas. You’ll take ownership of advanced labeling equipment to deliver high-quality products and join a mechanically inclined, performance-driven team.

The role requires 1–2 years of manufacturing or machine operation experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Starting pay is $20–$21 per hour, with a rotating A Shift: Sun–Tue 6:00–18:00 and Wed 6:00–12:00.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of related manufacturing or machine operation experience.
• Strong mechanical skills and the ability to analyze equipment performance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of a shift.
• Color vision proficiency to distinguish product variations.

Responsibilities

• Operate label machines efficiently to meet daily production deadlines while minimizing material waste.
• Monitor equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and identify root causes rather than band-aid fixes.
• Maintain logs of raw materials using our ERP system and ensure a zero-defect mindset through close attention to detail.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and collaborate with the production team to ensure overall site health.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

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

Vestcom is a standalone business unit of Avery Dennison, a Fortune 500 leader in materials science and packaging materials. Learn more at www.vestcom.com.

A Shift,Sun-Tue 6AM-6PM, Wed 6AM - 12PM.

Starting Hiring Rate: $20-21/hr

Join Avery Dennison as a Label Machine Operator, where you will take ownership of advanced labeling technology to deliver high-quality products. We are looking for a mechanically inclined "Technical Pilot" who is accountable, curious about how equipment functions, and thrives in a performance-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

Performance & Accuracy:Operate label machines efficiently to meet daily production deadlines while minimizing material waste.

Technical Ownership:Use your mechanical aptitude to monitor equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and identify root causes rather than "band-aid" fixes.

Data & Quality:Maintain accurate logs of raw materials using our ERP system and ensure a "zero-defect" mindset through close attention to detail.

Safety & Collaboration:Maintain a clean, safe work area and collaborate with the production team to ensure overall site health.

Who You Are

Resilient & Adaptable:You maintain focus during high-pressure shifts and can pivot when production priorities change.

Detail-Oriented:You have a strong eye for quality and can monitor close tolerances to ensure every product meets specifications.

Team-First:You are willing to step outside your assigned duties to help a coworker for the good of the department.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

1–2 years of related manufacturing or machine operation experience.

Strong mechanical skills and the ability to analyze equipment performance.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of a shift.

Color vision proficiency to distinguish product variations.

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.