Material Handler

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We create products and solutions that advance the industries we serve by optimizing labor and supply chain efficiency, reducing waste, mitigating loss, advancing sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connecting 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

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement

The Material Handler is responsible for the movement of material throughout the site. This may include loading/unloading trailers and movement of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.

• Move material to/from raw, WIP, finished, shipping, receiving, and manufacturing areas.
• Unload/load trucks/tankers with incoming/outgoing materials and verify materials against receiving/shipping documents.
• Complete appropriate transactions to document the movement of material within the Inventory Management System.
• Support inventory accuracy through:
  • Completing warehouse and departmental cycle counts and correcting discrepancies.
  • Helping manage winding drum and rack inventories.
• Raw/finishing warehouse duties:
  • Pick up and transfer material racks, pallets, and other consumable supplies to/from production areas as required.
  • Condense warehouse space and maintain good housekeeping.
• Perform all assignments, duties, and tasks in a safe manner following standard procedures and practices. Encourage others to do so and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Continuously improve quality and productivity.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Assist in equipment maintenance activities as directed.
• Communicate and coordinate necessary information to appropriate department/shift employees to ensure effective operations.
• Lead in the recycling of pallets, cardboard, and scrap materials.
• Support all 5S housekeeping activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction.
• Safety core value; serve as a role model and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively, understand root cause, and communicate / educate the team in a timely manner.
• Active contribution in a team‑based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to reach common goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in essential tasks of the job and willingness to learn and share knowledge; take initiative to cross‑train and sustain acquired skills.
• Record of flexibility and dependability to support production and customer focus.
• Willingness to work overtime, including short‑notice requests.
• Proficiency with computer applications, especially strong MFG Pro transactional skills.

• 3‑5+ years of material handling experience.
• Solid interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical aptitude, and logical problem‑solving skills.
• Skilled in working independently in a safe and timely manner.
• Motivated towards productivity, safety, and quality improvements.
• Experience leading continuous improvement efforts and knowledge of ELS Operating Principles preferred.
• Adaptive, flexible, able to handle ambiguity.
• Experience working in a team environment.

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The physical requirements of this role may vary by…