Production Associate (US)
Production Associate (US)
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Are you looking for a stable job with great benefits and pay Consider becoming part of the Avient team!
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Pay: $18.50
Hours: 7am to 7 pm
Days: 2 on 2 off 3 on 3 off
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.
At Avient were a global team creating materials that make a real difference in peoples lives. From the worlds 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 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
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Essential Functions
Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager the production associate/operator is responsible for set up and operation of machinery within the following departments FRP Extrusion Coating Respool and Winding. The production associate/operator 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 procedures.
Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
Demonstrates teamwork in all phases of operation.
Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
Examines materials visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
Operates machinery according to operating procedures.
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.
Follows all rules laws and procedures related to HS&E ISO and other regulations.
Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.
Department specific job duties:
FRP
Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs
Responsible for retrieving all needed materials
Responsible for inspecting prep and loading/ unloading creel materials
Responsible for doffing and helping other operators doff
Responsible for splicing yarns
Perform line set up and start up procedures
Responsible for shutting down lines and clean up
Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job
Monitor processes documenting and making adjustments as necessary
Understand our ERP system and use it efficiently
Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA
Responsible for keeping area clean and clear of safety hazards
Extrusion
Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs
Responsible for line set up including tool changes and line adjustments
Responsible for retrieving all needed materials
Responsible for using proper PPE when working inside the Hot Zones
Understand our ERP system and use it efficiently
Responsible for doffs and helping other operators doff
Collect samples record sample data and provide samples to QA
Responsible for inspecting finished goods before pack out
Using a forklift to pack out finished goods for shipping
Inspect prep and load material on payoff/ take-up systems
Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job
Monitor processes documenting and making adjustments as necessary
Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA
Coating
Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs
Responsible for mixing resin to be used on line
Perform process line set up and start up procedures and shut down procedures
Responsible for doffs and helping other operators doff
Responsible for splicing yarn
Using a forklift to retrieve materials needed
Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job
Monitor processes and making adjustments as necessary
Unload finished materials and perform pack out process for shipment
Responsible for providing samples to QA
Responsible for using our ERP system to pack out and make labels
Winding
Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs
Responsible for performing mechanical changes to winder gears
Responsible for inspecting prepping and loading/ unloading materials
Monitor process and make adjustments accordingly
Perform yarn splicing
Perform quality checks using a tensile tester
Unload finished materials and perform quality inspection before packing out
Responsible for pack out process including using our ERP system weighing finished goods and preparing boxes for shipment
Respool
Responsible for correcting non-conforming reels of FRP including sanding trash or scraping off parts of the reel
Responsible for loading/ unloading pay offs and take-ups
Responsible for achieving a leveled traverse
Using forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials
Responsible for inspecting and weighing reels before use
Perform quality inspections and provide samples for QA
Responsible for reporting scrap
Responsible for preparing reels for shipment
Understanding and using our ERP system efficiently
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
Our 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; its powered by the passion creativity and diverse expertise of 9000 professionals worldwide. Whether youre a finance wizard a tech enthusiast an operational powerhouse an HR changemaker or a trailblazer in materials development youll find your place at Avient. Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self a leader of others or a leader of the business. By playing to win acting customer centric driving innovation and profitable growth collaborating seamlessly across Avient and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avients strategic goals to meet our customer needs and to accomplish your career goals.
At Avient we believe a wide variety of thoughts 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 persons qualifications abilities experience and performance. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of nondiscrimination 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 veterans 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
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Employment Type
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