What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Avient Corporation?
DESCRIPTION:
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work. For more information, visit .
Job Summary
Avient is seeking a 3rd shift Production Associate for its Minneapolis, MN. location. The Production Associate will work from verbal/written instructions for the operation of running an extruder line. The Production Associate operates as a team player to assist in meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Essential Functions
- Running an extruder line; including set up & quality checks
- Seal, stencil and/or label containers of finished product and move to designated area
- 5S Cleanliness of work area
- Ensure participation and cooperation in company implemented Environmental Health & Safety programs.
- Follow all safety rules.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent, and one year related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Basic mathematical skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Competencies
Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development. The most critical for success in this role include:
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Action Oriented
- Collaborates
- Being Resilient
- Instills Trust
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness
- Situational Adaptability
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to walk. The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the operator is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and exposure to some fumes from plastic compounding and some dust; hot or cold ambient work environment (Seasonal); standing on concrete floor; use of respirator required when exposed to dust or off-gassing.
WHY AVIENT:
At Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as LEAD by Women, HYPE (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride and EMBRACE to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.
At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. 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.
PolyOne is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. PolyOne will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.