Production Operator - 3rd Shift

We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the important details! Pay: $20+ per hour, Depending on Experience Hours: 10:00pm - 6:30am Days: Sunday -Thursday What is the job: As a Production Operator at Avient, you'll set up and operate equipment to blend, mix, or transport chemicals that make up our customer products, ensuring high quality and cost efficiency. You'll also be responsible for machine maintenance, quality control, data recording, and supporting the company's vision and principles while adhering to safety and regulatory rules. 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 prorated 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: Openness to work overtime as needed Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members Responsibilities Sets up, starts and runs all machinery Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended materials into machinery Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues Operates machinery to mix, extrude/discharge or handle materials May take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed Performs all required machine cleaning Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc 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. Physical Demands 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 50 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, 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 Job Info Job Identification 40000851 Job Category Production Posting Date 04/20/2026, 01:51 PM Degree Level High School Graduate Job Schedule Full time Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr