Production Technician (UD)

Avient Corporation; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Life Protection Technician, where your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of production equipment. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on quality control, safety compliance, and teamwork. You'll be responsible for monitoring product quality, maintaining accurate records, and supporting your colleagues. With competitive pay and excellent benefits starting from day one, this is an opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a safer and more efficient workplace. If you're ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits from day 1

Paid time off including vacation

401K with company match

Annual bonus plan

Community service/volunteer days

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or equivalent technical training.
• Ability to follow SHE procedures and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment according to SOPs.
• Monitor product quality and maintain records of materials.
• Train and support team members in operational tasks.

Skills

Dependability

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Pay: $21/Hour

Job Summary

The Life Protection (UD) Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, prevention and troubleshooting of issues and housekeeping of equipment as assigned. Production equipment is expected to be operated in accordance with standard operating procedures and recipe work instructions. The technician is also responsible for:

• Taking and measuring in-process samples and monitoring product quality of intermediate and finished products,
• Maintaining required records of raw and intermediate materials, finished products,
• Moving, maintaining inventory, and storing required materials for equipment as needed,
• Assisting in training, guidance, and support of other team members.

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.
• Working overtime as needed.
• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members.

Essential Functions

All employees have the responsibility to:

• Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient requirements, rules, and procedures.
• Assures that all employees follow established occupational safety rules, housekeeping, Hazmat regulations, JSAs and SOPs.
• Address and report person(s) behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible manner and document observed risks.
• Abides by and enforces Avient procedures/policies regarding security.
• Champion sustainability by promoting a “reduce/reuse/recycle” philosophy within their team.

Key Areas of Accountability / Responsibility:

• Responsible for compliance with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, recipes, SOP’s, and other related documentation and activities.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and clean all equipment required for production accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining goals of the business.
• Support and drive productivity to meet plant and corporate initiatives, as outlined in the manufacturing plan.
• Take samples to test and determines properties of the produced products.
• Correct process conditions with given limits, to maintain desired results.
• Perform in-process and off-line quality checks as required.
• Maintain accurate records of the used raw materials and the produced products.
• Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw, intermediate, and finished products.
• Utilize data and good judgment in making critical decisions on product quality, equipment functionality, safety, and other related activities.
• Actively contribute to Lean, 5S, and Continuous Improvement efforts within the Production area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma (Required) with at least 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing, production, or equivalent military technical experiences / training.
• Working knowledge and/or routine use of and experiences with business processes and platforms such as:
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Manufacturing operations systems.
• Safety, Health and Environmental requirements and practices.

Qualifications

• Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred.
• This role requires working on a rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to follow appropriate SHE (safety, health, and environmental) procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation via hand-written forms and electronic database systems.
• Effective communication skills to receive information related to site and area goals.
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead cranes.

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 100 pounds.

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.