Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor, the Production Associate is responsible for the set up and operation of equipment which blends/mixes/extrudes/packages/ transports the liquid or dry chemicals that comprise our customer products. The Production Operator ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient policies and procedures. This position has openings availa... more details
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
· Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
· Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
· Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
· Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
WHY AVIENT:
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor, the Production Associate is responsible for the set up and operation of equipment which blends/mixes/extrudes/packages/ transports the liquid or dry chemicals that comprise our customer products. The Production Operator ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient policies and procedures. This position has openings available on 2nd Shift with typical 2nd shift hours of 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We also have the occasional opportunity to work overtime with 10 or 12-hour shifts or weekends so flexibility is a must.
Starting hourly rate at $21 per hour with shift differential pay $1.5.00 per hour for 2nd shift. This role will also pay the following sign-on bonuses: $1,500 at 6-months employed.
Essential Functions
· Demonstrates & meets qualification on blending, packaging, weighing operations & fork lift.
· Demonstrates team work in all phases of operation.
· Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to procedures.
· Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery.
· Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
· Operates machinery to mix, discharge or handle materials according to operating procedures.
· Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
· May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions.
· Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.
· Performs all required machine cleaning
· Completes and maintains all required computer inputs. Responsible for data integrity.
· Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
· Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
· Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
· Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
· Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO and other regulations.
Other projects / duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
· US High School diploma or GED equivalency
· Two (2) years of industrial/manufacturing experience
· One (1) year experience operating a forklift preferred
Additional Qualifications
· Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skill to weights, measures of volume and distance.
· Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally in English.
· Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
· Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
· Must be able to drive fork lift.
· Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.
Competencies
Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with the exception of high noise areas. Proper personal safety equipment needs to be used while performing this job and that equipment is dictated by the plant safety guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock, vibration, non-hazardous chemical agents and outside weather conditions. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.
WHY AVIENT:
At Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as LEAD by Women, HYPE (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride and EMBRACE to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.
At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
