Production Associate

Avient•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Production Associate is an entry-level manufacturing role in Avient’s production department, performing weigh-up or packaging duties. The position supports production of high-quality products at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with company policies and procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a stated pay rate of $22.00 per hour. Overtime may be needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, use conversions, and work with units including weight, volume, density, and distance.
Dependable and reliable.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Team player who is willing to share knowledge and learn from other team members.
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods, talk and listen, walk, and use hands.
Ability to communicate frequently and understand work instructions in a fast-paced, loud manufacturing environment.
Ability to detect safety alarms and respond accordingly.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, a hard hat, and respiratory protection.
Ability to work with routine exposure to outside weather conditions and possible exposure to extreme heat and humidity, dust, or fumes.
May occasionally need to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and bend, stoop, or climb ladders and stairs.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an industrial operations environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain the correct batch documentation and ensure the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area.
Obtain ingredients for mixing and weigh them according 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 size and container specified by the customer.
Supply and support Production Operators with appropriate materials and functions to help 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 day one with no waiting period.
Two weeks of vacation, prorated based on start date, plus sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, and community service or 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.