Production Operator

Job TitleManufacturing Plant OperatorJob DescriptionStarting Pay: $21/hourBonus Opportunity: Annual 5% bonus, $2,500 retention bonus after 12 monthsEssential Duties & ResponsibilitiesSets up, starts and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.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 according to operating procedures.Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.May take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.Refers issues/problems to Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition.Performs all required machine cleaning.Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. 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.Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.Other duties as assigned.Physical/Environ. DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with the exception of high noise areas. Proper personal safety equipment needs to be used while performing this job and that equipment is dictated by the plant safety guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock, vibration, non-hazardous chemical agents and outside weather conditions. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.Qualifications#CA-JDAbout UsOur 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. 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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 InfoJob Identification 40001075Job Category ProductionPosting Date 06/26/2026, 12:54 PMDegree Level High School GraduateJob Schedule Full timeLocations 8155 Cobb Center Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30152, US (On-site)Shift 1st Shift, Mon-Thur 5:15am - 3:45pm and overtime as requiredRelocation Eligible NoMinimum Salary 19.10Maximum Salary 28.60Currency US DollarPay Type Per Hour