Senior Production Operator – Extrusion & Blending

Avient Corporation; Holden (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation in Holden, MA is seeking an extrusion/blending operator to set up and run manufacturing equipment for customer products. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety and ISO/EH&S policies.

You will weigh materials, operate SAP transactions, document production data, train teammates, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant environment. This is a full-time, on-site role in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in industrial manufacturing operations.
• Experience in plastics/colorants, mixing, extrusion or blending.
• Strong problem-solving and safety-focused approach.
• Familiarity with SAP transactions and production documentation.
• Forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• Good reading comprehension and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and operate extrusion and blending equipment per SOPs.
• Monitor production, troubleshoot issues, escalate as needed.
• Weigh and load raw materials to recipe specs and verify materials.
• Complete SAP transactions and maintain production logs/reports.
• Perform machine cleaning and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Support quality testing and bring batches into specification.
• Train teammates and onboard new team members; retrain as needed.
• Follow ISO, EH&S, and PPE safety rules.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Plastic colorants

Mixing extrusion

Problem solving

SAP

Production documentation

Forklift license

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Avient Corporation in Holden, MA is seeking an extrusion/blending operator to set up and run manufacturing equipment for customer products. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety and ISO/EH&S policies.

You will weigh materials, operate SAP transactions, document production data, train teammates, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant environment. This is a full-time, on-site role in Massachusetts.