Production Associate

Avient Corporation; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is seeking a hands-on Production Operative to safely manufacture products in line with schedules, quality standards and health and safety procedures.

You will weigh materials, operate mixers and filling equipment, complete batch records, perform in-process quality checks, and support continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience is essential; chemical industry preferred.
• Valid Reach Truck FLT licence, refreshed within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products according to production plans and batch sheets.
• Weigh, measure, and add raw materials per batch instructions.
• Verify material descriptions, batch numbers, codes and quantities before use.
• Operate mixers, pumps, filling equipment and associated machinery safely and efficiently.
• Complete production records and batch documentation accurately and on time.
• Carry out in-process quality checks and report non-conformances or issues.
• Operate Forklift Trucks (FLT) safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Ensure correct identification and labelling of materials, products and packaging.
• Maintain high housekeeping, safety and environmental standards.
• Support continuous improvement, audits and site quality activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Warehouse and Management to meet objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Reach Truck FLT Licence

Job description

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Description

To safely manufacture products in accordance with production schedules, quality standards, and health & safety procedures, ensuring products are produced efficiently, accurately, and to the required specification.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products in line with production plans, batch sheets, and work instructions.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and add raw materials in accordance with batch instructions.
• Verify raw material descriptions, batch numbers, product codes, and quantities before use.
• Operate mixers, pumps, filling equipment, and associated production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Complete production records, batch documentation, and traceability records accurately and on time.
• Carry out in-process quality checks and report any non-conformances, deviations, or equipment issues.
• Operate Forklift Trucks (FLT) safely and in accordance with company procedures and training.
• Ensure all materials, products, and packaging are correctly identified and labelled.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and site quality activities
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Management teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of numerical and alphabetical accuracy
• Ability to accurately follow batch sheets, manufacturing instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to identify errors and discrepancies in product codes, batch numbers, labels, and documentation.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work safely under pressure whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Basic computer literacy and experience completing production documentation accurately.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Qualifications

Previous manufacturing experience essential, within chemical industry preferred.

Valid Reach Truck FLT Licence, refreshed within the last three years.

Job Info

• Job Category Production
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom (On-site)