Production Associate: 3rd shift

Polyone España SL; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Associate, where you can contribute to creating materials that make a real difference. This entry-level position offers a stable job with competitive pay and excellent benefits from day one. You will be part of a global team dedicated to safety and quality, ensuring the highest standards in production. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to employee development, this role is perfect for those eager to learn and collaborate in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical benefits from day 1

Two weeks of vacation

401K with company match

Annual bonus plan

Paid holidays and community service days

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Preferred experience in industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform weigh-up or packaging duties in the production department.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to specifications.

Skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Pay: $20-$21/hour

Hours: 3rd Shift - 11:00pm - 7:30am

Days: Monday-Friday

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, we're a global team creating materials that make a real difference in people's lives. 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!

What we expect from you:

• Dependable - On time/Good attendance
• Openness to work overtime as needed
• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members

Essential Functions

• Obtains the correct documentation for the batch. Ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area.
• Sets up and starts any weigh-up or packaging 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.

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.

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.

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities. Examples include:

• Dyneema, the world’s strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency
• Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care.

Why Avient
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. 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.

Avient Corporation is a drug-free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer.