Production Associate

Minneapolis, MN, United States (On-site)

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Pay: $20.00 - $25.74 (Shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift!)

Hours:

1st shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM (Monday through Friday)

2nd shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM (Monday through Friday)

3rd shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM (Sunday night through Thursday night)

What is the job
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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 including a bi-annual bonus plan
• 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
• 401K with company match – 100% vested
• High regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!

• Openness to work overtime as needed
• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members
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• Set up of blending equipment; production of correct materials; weighing of materials
• Seal, stencil and/or label containers of finished product and move to designated area
• 5S Cleanliness of work area
• Ensure participation and cooperation in company implemented Environmental Health & Safety programs. Follow all safety rules.
• Produces quality product in a timely manner.
• Ensure 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.
• Set up and start machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures.
• 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.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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…