Production Associate- Birmingham Referrals

Employee Referral Pipeline

Avient is building a talent pipeline specifically for candidates referred by our current employees at the Birmingham facility. This posting is not for a specific open position, but collects referrals for future manufacturing opportunities.

• This pipeline is exclusively for employee-referred candidates
• Your information will be considered for upcoming manufacturing roles
• Qualified referrals will be contacted when matching positions become available

When you apply through this posting, please mention the name of the employee who referred you. Our team will review your qualifications and reach out when relevant manufacturing positions open.

Thank you for your interest in joining our manufacturing team through our employee referral program!

Pay: Starting Pay $16.50 per hour. Additional $0.75/hr shift differential on 2nd shift and $1/hr on 3rd shift

Hours: 2nd shift 3:45 pm‑12:15 am or 3rd shift 12:00 am‑8:00 am

Days: Monday‑Friday

In this entry‑level manufacturing position as a Production Associate with Avient you will be responsible for performing weigh‑up or packaging duties within the production department. Ensuring the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient policies and procedures.

At Avient, we’re a global team creating materials that make a real difference in people’s lives. From the world’s strongest fiber used in personal protective equipment to recycling innovations and eco‑friendly transportation solutions, our work spans a vast array of applications that help build a better future, all while giving back to the communities where we live and work.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 – no waiting period
• Paid time off:
  Two weeks of vacation pro‑rated based on start date, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, community service/volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match – 100% vested
• High regard for safety. Avient is 3× safer than the industry average!

• Dependable & reliable
• Openness to work overtime as needed
• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members

• Obtains the correct documentation for the batch. Ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area. May be required to obtain the correct ingredients for mixing and weigh out the ingredients to meet the recipe specifications.
• Sets up and starts any weigh‑up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of any issues, problems or concerns in a timely manner.
• Safely and neatly processes, batch off, screen, cut up, package and/or skid material to correct size/container according to customer specifications.
• Accurately supplies/supports Production Operators with appropriate materials/functions to efficiently keep all equipment operational.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains required paperwork and/or documents.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

• High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent training & experience
• Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals
• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must have the ability to use conversions, work with different units such as weight, volume, density, distance, etc.

• Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening
• Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs
• May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.
• Must be able to detect and…