Production Associate - 3rd shift

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Fulfills all required safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

About the role

The job involves 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.

What You Can Expect From Us

• 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!

What We Expect From You

• 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.

Physical Demands

• Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening.
• Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs.
• May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able 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, hard hat, respiratory protection.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine.
• May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity.
• May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes.

About Us

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it’s powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you’re a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you’ll find your place at Avient. Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!