Production Associate - Night Shift

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.

Pay

• Base pay: $19.50 per hour
• Shift differential: $2.50 per hour (paid for hours worked)

Schedule

• Hours: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Rotation: 2 days on / 2 days off; 3 days on / 3 days off

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a bi‑annual bonus plan
• Medical benefits effective day 1 — no waiting period
• Paid time off: two weeks of vacation (pro‑rated based on start date) plus sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, and community service/volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match — 100% vested
• High regard for safety; Avient is 3× safer than the industry average

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery within the extrusion department under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager
• Ensure safety is the #1 priority; produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements
• Set up and start all machines, checking all controls for adherence to procedures
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate teamwork in all phases of operation
• Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues
• Examine materials visually to ensure conformance to established standards
• Operate machinery according to operating procedures
• Take samples of materials to the lab for evaluations and instructions as needed
• Refer issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition
• Perform all required machine cleaning
• Complete and maintain all required computer inputs; responsible for data integrity
• Document work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards
• Follow all rules, laws, and procedures related to HS&E, ISO, and other regulations
• Perform other projects/duties as assigned or needed

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
• Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to use conversions and work with different units (weight, volume, density, distance, etc.)

Physical Demands

• Standing and sitting for extended periods; talking and listening
• Walking and use of hands
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs
• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds
• Frequent communication and understanding of work instructions in a fast‑paced, loud manufacturing environment
• Ability to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly
• Use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection)
• Routine exposure to outside weather conditions
• Possible exposure to extreme heat and humidity
• Occasional exposure to dust or fumes

About Avient

Avient Corporation is a global innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world. With 9,000 professionals worldwide, the company’s work spans applications from the world’s strongest fiber used in personal protective equipment to recycling innovations and eco‑friendly transportation solutions. Avient’s culture is built on six core behaviors: playing to win, acting customer‑centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly, motivating and inspiring others, and developing oneself.