Operations Intern - Summer 2027

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. We encourage you to save as much as possible to meet your goals. 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.

About the role:

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our interns 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 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 Summer Intern to join our business in North America during the summer of 2027. 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 summer an Operations Summer Intern will get hands-on experience in manufacturing. Our summer internship program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program in Operations and throughout the organization.

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

• Collaborate with plant leadership in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities

We are considering individuals who are excited about working in any of the following states for their summer internship and possibly post college graduation 

• Rancho Cucamonga, CA

• Peachtree City, GA

• Mount Prospect, IL

• Greenfield, IN

• Lowell, IN

• Mentor/Painesville/Fairport Harbor, OH

• Miamisburg, OH

• Oak Harbor, OH

• Neenah, WI

Your assignment location will be provided to you in late April

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a focus on Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or other

• Previous internship/co-op experience or relevant work experience

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

• Volunteerism or similar activities

• Must be interested and able to relocate now and in the future

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work, comfortable with relocation now and in the future,

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Pay Transparency:

The hourly rate for this position is $25.50 -$29.00/hour based on 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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Identity Verification Notice:

To maintain the integrity of our hiring process and protect our candidates from identity fraud, we require video and/or in-person interviews. As part of this verification, we may also ask you to take a brief photo. This image is used exclusively to ensure identity consistency and will be permanently deleted once the hiring process concludes.

Pre-employment Screening Notice:

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.