Production Associate

Avient•North Baltimore, OH

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About The Position

The Production Associate works in a manufacturing plant at Avient, setting up and operating equipment used to blend, mix, or transport chemicals that make up customer products. The role supports product quality and cost efficiency through production operations, machine maintenance, quality control, data recording, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The position also supports Avient’s vision and principles. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with pay listed at $22 per hour. The role involves a manufacturing environment with physical activity, exposure to production equipment and materials, and use of safety equipment as required by plant guidelines.

Requirements

Follow applicable safety procedures and work rules.
Use the safety equipment required by the work area and plant safety guidelines.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds.
Meet the role’s physical requirements, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and using hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.

Responsibilities

Obtain the correct batch documentation and ensure ingredients are delivered to the work area; obtain and weigh ingredients to recipe specifications when required.
Set up and start weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking controls for compliance with operating and safety procedures.
Notify appropriate personnel promptly about issues, problems, or concerns.
Safely process, batch off, screen, cut up, package, and/or skid material to the correct size or container according to customer specifications.
Supply and support Production Operators with appropriate materials and functions to keep equipment operational.
Perform required machine cleaning.
Complete and maintain required paperwork and documents.
Follow safety and work rules and regulations.
Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.