Production Operator

Responsibilities

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Pay: $19-24

Hours: 6am - 2:30pm

Days: Mon-Fri

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.

Essential Functions


* Sets 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 projects / duties as assigned.

At Avient, we're a global team creating materials that make a real difference in people's lives.

From the world's strongest fiber used in personal protective equipment to recycling innovations and eco-friendly transportation solutions, our work spans a vast array of applications that help build a better future, all while giving back to the communities where we live and work.

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:

• 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

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