Senior Production Operator — Extrusion & Blending Lead

Avient Corporation; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in North Haven, CT to set up and run extrusion and blending equipment, ensuring quality products at optimal cost. The role requires 2+ years of extrusion experience and involves monitoring equipment, weighing ingredients, and following ISO/SAP procedures.

The successful candidate will contribute to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement on the manufacturing line.

Qualifications

• 2+ years extrusion experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and starts all machines, checking controls for blending/extruding procedures.
• Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation; troubleshoots issues.
• Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specs and ensures correct materials are delivered to the line.
• Operates machinery to mix or extrude ingredients following operating procedures.
• Documents work, completes SAP transactions, and maintains production logs and reports.
• Assists in training new employees and re-trains current staff as required.

Skills

Extrusion experience

Job description

Avient Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in North Haven, CT to set up and run extrusion and blending equipment, ensuring quality products at optimal cost. The role requires 2+ years of extrusion experience and involves monitoring equipment, weighing ingredients, and following ISO/SAP procedures.

The successful candidate will contribute to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement on the manufacturing line.