Production Associate (US) - 2nd shift

Avient; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Associate in Minneapolis, where you will play a vital role in manufacturing high-quality products. This entry-level position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring that all materials meet customer specifications while adhering to safety and quality standards. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this role not only contributes to the production process but also supports a culture that values employee growth and community impact. Enjoy competitive compensation, immediate medical benefits, and a supportive workplace that prioritizes safety and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Medical Benefits from Day 1

Two Weeks of Vacation

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Community Service Days

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent training & experience required.
• Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform weigh-up or packaging duties within the production department.
• Ensure the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reading and Interpreting Documents

Industrial Operations Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary
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!

Essential Functions

• Obtains the correct documentation for the batch. Ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area. May be required to obtain the correct ingredients for mixing and weigh out the ingredients to meet the recipe specifications.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent training & experience

Qualifications

• 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.

Competencies

• Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

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.

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. 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. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws.

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