Senior Production Operator: 1st shift

Avient-; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual bonus

Medical benefits from day 1

Paid time off + holidays + volunteer

Job summary

Avient Corporation in Bethel, CT is seeking a Senior Production Operator to set up and run blending and extrusion equipment, ensuring quality and cost efficiency. You will perform maintenance, record data, and follow safety and ISO/EH&S guidelines while supporting a team-driven environment.

The role requires reliability, willingness to work overtime, and the ability to collaborate with teammates to meet production goals. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience operating blending or extrusion equipment and meeting recipe specifications.
• Ability to document production data accurately and complete SAP transactions.
• Commitment to safety rules and quality control during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start machines, monitor controls, and adhere to procedures.
• Weigh ingredients and manage materials for correct batch specifications.
• Operate equipment to mix or extrude ingredients per procedures.
• Sample materials for quality control and document results.
• Maintain clean work areas and complete shift paperwork.
• Assist training of new staff and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

Data recording

SAP

Team player

Safety compliance

Tools

SAP

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!Pay: $23 - 25Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pmDays: Monday thru FridayWhat is the job: As a Senior 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.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 workWhat you can expect from us:Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus planMedical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting periodPaid time off: Two weeks of vacation prorated based on start date, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, community service/volunteer days401K with company match – 100% vestedHigh regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!What we expect from you:Dependable & reliableOpenness to work overtime as neededTeam player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team membersApply now or continue reading for more details!Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates and meets qualifications on all Blending or Extrusion operational areas.Demonstrates leadership and team work in all phases of the operation.Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to mixing/blending or extruding procedures.Weighs ingredient to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery; or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended materials into machinery.Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.Operates machinery to mix or extrude the ingredients according to operating procedures.Examines materials visually or with hands in order to ensure conformance to established standards.May take samples to quality control for testing. Follows lab instruction as to adding raw materials to the batch to bring it into specifications. Labels finished product.Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.Performs all required machine cleaning.Completes and maintains all required SAP transactions. Demonstrates expertise in the use of SAP.Documents work completed. Accurately completes and updates required paperwork such as production logs, data reports, procedures, etc.Participates in training new employees and re-training present departmental employees in processes and methods as required.Completes all necessary documentation at the end of shift.Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.Follows applicable ISO, EH&S rules and guidelines while performing any procedure.Other duties as assigned.Physical/Environ. DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with the exception of high noise areas. Proper personal safety equipment needs to be used while performing this job and that equipmentis dictated by the plant safety guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock, vibration, non-hazardous chemical agents and outside weather conditions. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.ScopeManufacturing PlantOtherReports to: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor/Lead, Production Lead.Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it’s powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you’re a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you’ll find your place at Avient.Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, 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. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.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. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, [e-mail].