Job Summary 
As a Production Operator at Avient, you'll set up and operate equipment to blend, weigh, mix, mill, or transport liquid or dry 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.

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 an annual bonus plan
Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period
Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation 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!

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 (BOM) 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 weigh, mix, mill, discharge, package or handle materials according to operating procedures. Safely operates material handling equipment including but not limited to fork lifts, hand pallet truck, pallet jacks, etc. Understanding of Kanban system. How to set up orders and use of equipment according to batch size. Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards. May Takes samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed. Packages raw materials and Finished Goods. Refers issues/problems to Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition. Performs all required machine cleaning.  Washes and cleans production equipment, containers, and tools used in the manufacturing process and storage of raw materials and Finished Goods. Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity. Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc. Enters data into company computer system and data bases. Uses computer to print production labels and use of email. Works with others fostering team work and continuous improvement to maximize efficiencies. Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods. Follows and complies with all company work rules, procedures, policies, training and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience 

High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent training & experience

Qualifications

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.

Competencies

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

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 Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud  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

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
Security includes physical security and cyber security.

Who We Are 
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 www.avient.com.

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.

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.