Production Associate (US)

Avient Corporation; Pennsylvania; 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 crucial role in manufacturing high-quality materials. This entry-level position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on safety and innovation. You'll be responsible for operating machinery and ensuring our products meet customer specifications. With competitive pay, excellent benefits starting from day one, and a commitment to employee development, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact on the community and environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including annual bonus

Medical benefits from day 1

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

401K with company match

Focus on safety in the workplace

Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual with good attendance.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery in production departments.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met during production.

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!

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Hours: 3pm to 11:30pm

Days: Monday thru 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 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.
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• 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.
• 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

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 55 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.

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.

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.