Senior Production Operator: 1st shift

Avient; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual bonus

Medical benefits from day 1

Paid time off: vacation and holidays

401K with company match

Strong safety record

Job summary

Avient is seeking a Senior Production Operator to set up and operate equipment that blends, mixes, or transports chemicals for customer products. You will ensure high quality and cost efficiency, perform machine maintenance, record data, and support safety and regulatory compliance.

Join Avient's global team delivering materials across diverse applications, with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Set up and operate equipment to blend, mix, or transport chemicals.
• Maintain data records and monitor quality throughout production.
• Adhere to safety and regulatory rules in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot production equipment to meet quality targets.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and document issues.
• Assist with process improvement and support team knowledge sharing.

Job description

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Pay: $23 - 25

Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Days: Monday thru Friday

What 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 work

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