Logistics Technician

Avient • Greenville, NC

299d • $21

About The Position

The Logistics Technician provides effective, efficient, and economical services for the receipt, storage, and movement of materials and components to support Dyneema LP® and Dyneema® fiber production, as well as production support activities for fiber production components. The Logistics Technician operates within Avient Protective Materials to support Fiber Solutions and Life Protection manufacturing facilities at the Greenville site supplying raw materials and shipment of finished goods efficiently and effectively to avoid bottlenecks in the manufacturing processes impacting production plan; and to adhere to EPA regulatory requirements for hazardous waste shipments. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in a fibers production environment and/or equivalent military technical experience or training.
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
• Knowledge of scheduling procedures.
• Ability to organize, schedule and follow-up on activities.
• Basic mechanical skills & knowledge including minor equipment assembly.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to read gauges, dials, meters and set controllers.
• Ability to follow verbal or written directions.
• Knowledge of SAP computer transactions in OTC, MM and WM modules.
• Basic Computer Skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of changeovers/cleaning/set-up, work instructions.
• Ability to plan buffers to achieve maximum process throughput.
• Knowledge of performance standards.
• Ability to coordinate hand-arm manipulations.
• Knowledge of applicable site environmental regulations relative to hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules and procedures.
• Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way.
• Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management.
• Work safely and follow all applicable procedures and policies.
• Load and unload internal and carrier freight, and process documentation as required.
• Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw, intermediate and finished products.
• Prepare product boxes and inserts for fiber packaging and prepare full boxes for shipment.
• Perform inventory-related entries in SAP system as required with accuracy.
• Assist in the training and guidance of other team members.
• Clean, store, maintain components used in production and production support areas as required.
• Safely handle liquid and solid hazardous wastes.
• Prepare chemical additives used in the fiber production process.
• Perform routine inspections of hazardous waste storage facilities, logging required data.
• Safely perform disassembly of fiber production spinning blocks, and ready these and other components for off-site cleaning.
• Comply with all job-related regulatory and training requirements in a timely manner.
• Actively promote team involvement in area.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, recipes, SOP's, and other related documentation and activities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including an annual bonus plan.
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period.
• Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED