Production Associate (US)

Avient; Hatfield Borough (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Associate, where you'll play a vital role in manufacturing high-quality materials that positively impact lives. This entry-level position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and quality while operating machinery. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and dependability, you'll contribute to innovative solutions that drive sustainability and efficiency. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits from day one, including paid time off and a 401K with company match. If you're eager to learn and grow in the manufacturing sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including annual bonus

Medical benefits from day 1

Two weeks of paid vacation

401K with company match

Paid holidays and community service days

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring dependability and teamwork.
• Mathematical skills for operations and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery while ensuring safety and quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment and maintain cleanliness in the workspace.

Skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking for a stable job with great benefits and pay? Consider becoming part of the Avient team!

We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the important details!

Hours: 7am to 3:30pm

Days: Monday to 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. 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!

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

Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager, the production associate/operator is responsible for set up and operation of machinery within the following departments coating, ORC, winding or twisting. The production associate/operator ensures safety is their #1 priority; they produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient Corporation policies and procedures.

• Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to procedures.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates teamwork in all phases of operation.
• Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Examines materials visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Operates machinery according to operating procedures.
• May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions.
• Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains all required computer inputs.
• Responsible for data integrity.
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
• Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO and other regulations.
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

Department specific job duties:

Coating/ORC

• Responsible for loading/unloading reels for Coating
• Responsible for doffing all take-ups
• Responsible for splicing yarns
• Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks
• Inspect, prep and load material on payoff systems
• Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job
• Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary
• Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA

Twisting

• Responsible for making minor adjustments of twisting machinery
• Responsible for inspection of finished goods. In addition, interacts with QA to provide samples at the end of operation.
• Performs and documents in-process monitoring of twisting operations
• Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks
• Inspect, prep and load material on payoff systems
• Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job
• Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary
• Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA

Winding

• Responsible for performing mechanical changes to winder including speed, wind, traverse, spindle, slub-catchers and tension.
• Responsible for determining supply materials
• Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks
• Inspect, prep and load material on payoff systems
• Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job
• Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary
• Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA

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. Must have the ability to use conversions, work with different units such as weight, volume, density, distance, etc.

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