With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Calling all Minneapolis go-getters! Want to turn your skills into a rewarding career? We're looking for a motivated Production Associate to join our team! This temp-to-hire role offers $20/hour, first shift (Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:30PM). Think you're a good fit? Send your resume to our RPS Recruiter Sam at sangilecchia@staffmanagement.com and get started today! . Perks & Benefits: Casual Dress Code, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off. Shifts: 1st Shift. Employment Types: Temp to Hire. Pay Rate: $20.00 / hour Duties: + Responsible for uptime and running of production extruder lines. + Produces quality product in a timely manner. + Obtains the correct documentation for the run. + 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 extruder 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. + Other duties as assigned. . Position Requirements: **Qualifications:** + Manufacturing/Maintenance - Fork Lift Operators License + Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity + Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills + Personal Skills- Reading/Comprehension + Personal Skills - Conflict Resolution Skills + High School Diploma or GED + Cross Functional - Problem Solving Techniques + Manufacturing - Industrial Operations + Prior Manufacturing experience Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old., required education: HS Diploma or GED. Work Location: Avient, Minneapolis, MN 55428. Job Types: Manufacturing, Production. Industry: Manufacturing. The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $20.00 - $20.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home . SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs. SM | SMX is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.