Production Associate - 1st shift

Avient•Englewood, CO

About The Position

Avient is hiring an entry-level Production Associate for its manufacturing production department. The role performs weigh-up or packaging duties to produce high-quality products at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements and following company policies and procedures. Duties may include obtaining batch documentation and ingredients, weighing ingredients to recipe specifications, operating weigh-up or packaging machinery, processing and packaging material, supporting Production Operators, cleaning equipment, and maintaining paperwork and departmental housekeeping standards. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The listed pay is $22.50. The work takes place in a fast-paced, loud manufacturing environment and may involve outdoor weather, extreme heat and humidity, dust, or fumes. Personal protective equipment is generally required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; use conversions; and work with units such as weight, volume, density, and distance.
Dependable and reliable.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to work as a team member, share knowledge, and learn from other team members.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing and sitting for extended periods, walking, using hands, and occasional bending, stooping, and climbing ladders and stairs; may occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate frequently and understand work instructions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a loud noise level.
Ability to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly.
Ability to use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, and respiratory protection.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an industrial operations environment.

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 and neatly process, batch off, screen, cut up, package, and/or skid material to the correct size and container according to customer specifications.
Supply and support Production Operators with the materials and functions needed to keep equipment operational.
Perform required machine cleaning.
Complete and maintain required paperwork and documents.
Follow safety and work rules and regulations, and maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a bi-annual bonus plan.
Medical benefits beginning on the first day, with no waiting period.
Two weeks of vacation prorated based on start date, plus sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, and community service/volunteer days.
401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% vested.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid vacation time.
Paid parental leave.
Paid holidays annually.