Material Handler, Warehouse team

Location
DeSoto
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-time

About this role

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 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
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
  • Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

Join our fast-paced warehouse operations team as a Material Handler. In this vital role, you will keep our production and fulfillment engine running by operating material handling equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring timely shipments to our customers.

Shift: Wednesday - Sunday 4:00pm-12:30am

Starting pay rate: $19/hr

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate forklifts and reach trucks to transport raw materials and finished goods across the facility.

  • Perform daily pick-and-pack fulfillment, pallet wrapping, staging, and outbound freight loading.

  • Use warehouse management systems (WMS) to log stock movements and conduct cycle counts.

  • Perform pre-shift equipment safety checks and uphold 5S organization and safety standards.

  • Collaborate with production supervisors, operators, and carriers to meet daily delivery deadlines and quality benchmarks.

Work Environment 

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment.  Continuous, high to moderate levels of noise require hearing protection to be worn at all times.  To ensure the associate's safety, when working in the manufacturing environment, safety glasses and any other applicable safety equipment are required.  Exposure to chemicals, inks, and coatings requires the appropriate PPE to be worn when handling.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 2+ years of warehouse material handling or distribution experience.

  • Licensing: Prior forklift or reach truck operating experience and certification.

  • Skills & Competencies: Comfort with computerized tracking systems, strong organizational focus, problem-solving agility, and attention to detail.

  • Physical Demands: Ability to stand/move throughout an 8-hour shift and regularly lift 25–50 lbs.

  • Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Additional Information

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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Benefits

  • Health & Wellness benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401K eligibility
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays