Entry-Level Production Operator: Weigh & Pack

Avient Corporation; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 medical

PTO 2 weeks

401K match

Safety culture

Job summary

Avient Corporation is hiring a Production Associate in Birmingham, AL (on-site) to perform weigh-up and packaging tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour with first shift 7:30 AM–4:00 PM and rotating 12-hour shifts.

The role focuses on quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety policies. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and reading skills, and a willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Industrial operations environment experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals.
• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide; work with conversions and different units.

Responsibilities

• Obtain batch documentation and ensure correct ingredients are delivered to the work area.
• Set up and start weigh-up or packaging machinery; check controls for safety procedures.
• Notify appropriate personnel of issues in a timely manner.
• Process, batch off, screen, cut up, package and/or skid material to correct size/container per specs.
• Supply Production Operators with materials to keep equipment operational.
• Perform machine cleaning and required paperwork/documentation.
• Follow safety/work rules and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Industrial operations experience

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avient Corporation is hiring a Production Associate in Birmingham, AL (on-site) to perform weigh-up and packaging tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour with first shift 7:30 AM–4:00 PM and rotating 12-hour shifts.

The role focuses on quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety policies. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and reading skills, and a willingness to work overtime.