EH&S Early Career Program

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

Avery Dennison’s North America Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Early Career Program (EHSECP) has a single business focus to build talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning and classroom and virtual training, the EHSECP serves as the talent pipeline for EHS roles throughout the organization.

We are looking for agile problem solvers who enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative manufacturing environment to be our next EHS Associate. Associates receive in-depth exposure to multiple areas/divisions of our business.  Our program is flexible and passionate about the development needs of our associates alongside the needs of the business.  With a 24-30 month training curriculum that is rooted in our Avery Dennison values, and will guide you on your career path.

We are considering individuals who are passionate about working in Ohio.

What you will be doing

The primary roles and responsibilities of this EHSECP can be in the following areas:  

• Environmental Compliance
  • Air Emissions
  • Stormwater Management
  • Wastewater Compliance
  • Waste Management
  • Sustainability (recycling programs, landfill reduction programs)
• Health Management
  • Conducting Industrial Hygiene Sampling
  • Completing noise studies and noise mapping
  • Leading noise reduction projects
  • Complete chemical inventory assessments
  • Managing Site Safety Data Sheet databases
  • Conduct ergonomic assessments
• Safety
  • Lead key site strategic initiatives to reduce injuries
  • Conduct site-wide equipment assessments
  • Develop / design guarding solutions to reduce human / machine interaction.
  • Develop material handling solutions to reduce physical demands. 
  • Update / standardize written safety compliance programs and standard work. 

What sets us apart

Avery Dennison’s Early Career Program (ECP) is unlike any other with its emphasis on networking, community and support. From Day 1, networking is encouraged, promoted and expected within the program. As you are on-boarded with other ECP associates from the various tracks, you quickly develop a community with new, current, and recently graduated associates all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.

A core component of the curriculum is the mentoring program. Paired with a leader within the organization, the program focuses on the transition from college to corporate, leveraging strengths and defining your career path.  

In addition as an organization that values diversity and inclusion, we encourage our associates to take an active role in our Employee Resource Groups(ERG’s).  ERG’s are a group of employees that help advance and promote diversity, cultural awareness and an inclusive work environment. Some of our ERG’s are Black Employee Resource Group (BERG), Elevate(Women’s Leadership Development), NEO Chinese Association, Unite(LGBT+), Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) and Voz Latina.

Qualifications

What you will need to bring to the program

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

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety / Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Engineering with a focus on Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial. Expected graduation date should be December 2023 (to start in January 2024) or May 2024 (to start in June 2024)

Preferred Experience

• Previous internship/co-op experience required or relevant work experience
• Experience via student organizations, such as Engineers without Borders, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Chemical Engineers,