Production Operator - Multiple Shifts

Avient Corporation; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual bonus plan

Medical benefits day 1

Paid time off & holidays

401K with company match

Strong safety record

Job summary

Avient Corporation is hiring a Production Operator in Norwalk, Ohio. The role involves setting up and operating equipment to blend, mix, or transport chemicals for customer products, with emphasis on quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour for entry-level candidates, with a $1.00 per hour shift premium on 3rd shift. Benefits include day‑1 medical coverage, a bi-annual bonus plan, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and strong safety performance.

Qualifications

• Dependable & reliable.
• Openness to work overtime as needed.
• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment to blend, mix, or transport chemicals.
• Perform machine maintenance and quality control tasks.
• Record data and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory rules.
• Support the company’s vision and principles in daily work.

Skills

Dependable & reliable

Overtime ready

Team player

Job description

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

This role starts at $20.00 per hour for entry-level candidates. As you reach key service milestones and are in good standing, you're eligible for step‑progression pay increases. It's our way of recognizing consistency, commitment, and your contributions as you grow with Avient.

We also consider experience when determining starting pay, and 3rd Shift comes with a $1.00 per hour SHIFT PREMIUM!

Hours:

2nd shift: 1:00PM - 11:30PM (Monday through Thursday)

3rd shift: 7:00PM - 5:30AM (Monday night through Thursday night)

What is the job:

As a Production Operator at Avient, you'll set up and operate equipment to blend, mix, or transport chemicals that make up our customer products, ensuring high quality and cost efficiency. You'll also be responsible for machine maintenance, quality control, data recording, and supporting the company's vision and principles while adhering to safety and regulatory rules.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period
• Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation prorated based on start date, 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 & reliable
• Openness to work overtime as needed
• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members