Operations Co-op - Fall 2027

Avery Dennison; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Avery Dennison Internship & Co‑Op Program seeks innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers for an Operations Co‑Op in North America starting January. You will focus on process improvement initiatives and collaborate with the plant leadership team in state‑of‑the‑art facilities, with hands‑on manufacturing experience after the co‑op.

The program serves as a talent pipeline for future opportunities. We’re evaluating candidates willing to relocate to our sites and join for two semesters,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with focus on Chemical, Electrical, Automation, Controls, Industrial or Mechanical
• Previous internship/co‑op experience or relevant work experience in manufacturing preferred
• Must have reliable transportation and willingness to relocate

Responsibilities

• Identify and support process improvement opportunities
• Build project plans and lead/support projects to completion
• Assist plant leadership team and help implement plant initiatives
• Support cross-functional teams with special projects as required
• Must be willing to join during at least two semesters, including one non‑summer term

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Google Sheets

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's)

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 nearly 60 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:

401(k) Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.

Job Description

About the role:

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our interns and co-ops do not shy away from a challenge, and are looking for a chance to create a real impact with our company. Avery Dennison’s Internship & Co-Op Program has a single business focus to cultivate future talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, a dynamic environment, access to business leaders, and a supportive team of co-workers, peers, and supervisors, the Internship Program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects. We’re seeking an Operations Co-Op to join our business in North America starting in January. You will be responsible for completing an assignment focused on process improvement initiatives and collaborating with the plant’s leadership team in one of our state of the art facilities. After a successful co-op you will get hands‑on experience in manufacturing. Our co‑op program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program in Operations and throughout the organization.

We are considering individuals who are excited about relocating to any of our sites:

Perris, CA

Mount Prospect, IL

Greenfield, IN

Lowell, IN

Oak Harbor, OH

This is a rotational position - location will be determined POST offer acceptance in May of 2027

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and support process improvement opportunities

Build project plans and lead/support projects to completion

Assist plant leadership team and help implement plant initiatives

Support cross-functional teams with special projects as required

Must be willing to join during at least two semesters, including one non‑summer term

Internships and Co Ops at Avery Dennison are paid and relocation assistance is available to those that qualify.

Qualifications

Avery Dennison has a long history of being an industry leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

What you will need to bring to the program:

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a focus on Chemical, Electrical, Automation, Controls, Industrial or Mechanical

Preferred Experience

Previous internship/co‑op experience or relevant work experience in manufacturing

Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel or Google Equivalent

Experience via student organizations, such as Engineers without Borders, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers etc.

Volunteerism or similar activities

Requirements

Must have reliable transportation to and from work

Must be willing to join during at least two semesters, including one non‑summer term

Must be comfortable with relocation now and in the future

Work sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Travel

Ability to travel 10 - 20 percent of the time

Additional Information

The hourly salary for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hour based off where you are at academically.

The hourly rate above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.

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