Production Associate

Job Overview

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Pay: $19-$21

Hours:

7am to 3:30pm

Days:
Monday to 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 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!

• 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

• Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to mixing or packaging 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 procedure
• 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
• Demonstrates & meets qualification on blending, packaging, weighing operations & forklift
• Demonstrates team work in all phases of operation
• Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS E, ISO and other regulations
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed

• 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 55 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 discern safety alarms and respond accordingly
• Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection
• May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes

Final compensation within this range may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as…