What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Avient Corporation?
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
- Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
- 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 10,000 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:
Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager, the Production Associate is responsible for the set up and operation of equipment which blends/mixes/packages/transports the liquid or dry chemicals that comprise our customer products. The production associate ensures safety is their #1 priority; they produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient Corporation policies and procedures.
* Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to mixing or packaging procedures.
* Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery
* Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
* Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues
* Operates machinery to mix, discharge or handle materials according to operating procedure.
* Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards
* May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions
* Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition
* Performs all required machine cleaning
* Completes and maintains all required computer inputs
* 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
* Maintains departmental housekeeping standards
* Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company
* Demonstrates & meets qualification on blending, packaging, weighing operations & fork lift.
* Demonstrates team work in all phases of operation.
* Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO and other regulations
* Other projects/duties as assigned or needed
Required Skill:
* Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English
* Must be able to read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials
* Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skills to weights, measures of volume and distance.
* Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally in English.
* Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
* Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
* Must be able to drive fork lift.
* Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.
Required Education & Experience:
* US High School diploma, GED equivalency or equivalent experience
* Six (6) months to one (1) year of industrial/manufacturing experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
* stand 8 to 12hrs per shift
* use hands to finger 8 to 12hrs per shift
* handle and/or feel and reach with hands and arms 8 to 12hrs per shift
* required to walk 8 to 12hrs per shift
* required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrs per shift
* occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs
* specific vision abilities required include:
* close vision
* depth perception
* ability to adjust focus
* color vision
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to:
* moving mechanical parts
* fumes or airborne particles
* noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud noise
* Employees are required to wear mandatory PPE(8 to 12hrs per shift)which include:
* hearing protection when on production floor
* steel toe shoes/boots when on production floor
* specific gloves when performing specific tasks
WHY AVIENT:
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
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.