Senior Production Operator: Blending & Extrusion Pro

Avient Corporation; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation in North Haven, CT is hiring a Production Operator to set up and operate blending or extrusion equipment to produce customer products. You will follow recipes, monitor quality, document production, and ensure safety and efficiency on shift.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to follow standard work instructions, and team collaboration with maintenance, supervisors, and quality control to meet production targets and ISO guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on product quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with operators, supervisors, maintenance and other support functions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start machines, checking all controls for adherence to mixing/blending or extruding procedures.
• Weigh ingredients to meet recipe specifications and insert into machinery or deliver correct ingredients to the work area.
• Monitor production and equipment for safe, efficient operation; troubleshoot issues.
• Operate machinery to mix or extrude ingredients according to procedures.
• Document production logs, data reports, and required paperwork; perform SAP transactions.
• Participate in training new employees and re-training present staff in processes and methods.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Documentation

Communication

Education

No Formal Education

Tools

SAP transactions

Job description

Avient Corporation in North Haven, CT is hiring a Production Operator to set up and operate blending or extrusion equipment to produce customer products. You will follow recipes, monitor quality, document production, and ensure safety and efficiency on shift.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to follow standard work instructions, and team collaboration with maintenance, supervisors, and quality control to meet production targets and ISO guidelines.