Production Associate: Days

About the role

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.

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.
• Follows and complies with all 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.

Skills

• Reads and comprehends written and oral instructions in English.
• Comprehends safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
• Uses conversions, works with different units such as weight, volume, density, distance, etc.
• Communicates in writing and verbally in English.
• Uses computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
• Has manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
• Can drive forklift.
• Has problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays annually

Pay

$19.50 per hour

Schedule

2-2-3 schedule