Production Associate

Are you looking for a stable job with great benefits and pay? Consider becoming part of the Avient team! We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the important details! Pay: $18/hr Hours: 6AM - 4:30PM Days: M- TH What is the job 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. 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 Apply now or continue reading for more details! Essential Functions 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. 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 Final compensation within this range may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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. Learn more about our benefits at: Career Opportunities | Avient. 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 Avient Corporation