Production Associate

Avient•Massillon, OH

32d•Onsite

About The Position

At Avient, we're looking for motivated manufacturing professionals to join our production team. In this role, you'll operate industrial mixing and processing equipment used to manufacture specialty materials for a variety of industries. Depending on your experience and business needs, you may be assigned to one of several production areas.

Requirements

Manufacturing, production, machine operation, mixing, compounding, material handling, or industrial experience preferred
Experience operating industrial equipment, mixers, mills, forklifts, or other production machinery is a plus
Ability to read work instructions and follow production procedures
Basic math and measurement skills
Strong attention to detail and quality
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and stand for extended periods
Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent training & experience
Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals
Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must have the ability to use conversions, work with different units such as weight, volume, density, distance, etc.
Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening
Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs
May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.
Must be able to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly.
Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection
Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine
May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity
May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes

Responsibilities

Operate mixers, mills, and other manufacturing equipment
Follow batch sheets, production instructions, and quality standards
Weigh and process raw materials according to specifications
Monitor equipment performance and production quality
Complete production documentation and safety checks
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing practices
Work with raw materials, pigments, and additives to create custom color and chemical formulations.
Prepare, stage, and mix raw materials for production processes.
Operate specialized rolling equipment used to process and blend materials into finished products.
Operate precision milling equipment used to produce paste and specialty compounds.