Production Associate: Nights

Avient • Hickory, NC

12h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

In this entry-level manufacturing position as a Production Associate with Avient you will be responsible for performing weigh-up or packaging duties within the production department. Ensuring the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient policies and procedures. 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, 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.
• Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
• Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skills to weights, measures of volume and distance.
• Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally in English.
• Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
• Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
• Must be able to drive fork lift.
• Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.
• US High School diploma or GED equivalency or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience (preferred extrusion experience)
• Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skills to weights, measures of volume and distance.
• Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally in English.
• Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
• Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
• Must be able to drive fork lift.
• Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• Extrusion experience

Responsibilities

• Obtains the correct documentation for the batch. Ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area. May be required to obtain the correct ingredients for mixing and weigh out the ingredients to meet the recipe specifications.
• Sets up and starts any weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of any issues, problems or concerns in a timely manner.
• Safely and neatly processes, batch off, screen, cut up, package and/or skid material to correct size/container according to customer specifications.
• Accurately supplies/supports Production Operators with appropriate materials/functions to efficiently keep all equipment operational.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains required paperwork and/or documents.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to procedures.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates teamwork in all phases of operation.
• Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Examines materials visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Operates machinery according to operating procedures.
• May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions.
• Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.
• Completes and maintains all required computer inputs.
• Responsible for data integrity.
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
• Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO and other regulations.
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.
• Responsible for understanding and acknowledging work orders and customer specs
• Responsible for retrieving all needed materials
• Responsible for inspecting, prep, and loading/ unloading creel materials
• Responsible for doffing and helping other operators doff
• Responsible for splicing yarns
• Perform line set up and start up procedures
• Responsible for shutting down lines and clean up
• Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job
• Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary
• Understand our ERP system and use it efficiently
• Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA
• Responsible for keeping area clean and clear of safety hazards
• Responsible for line set up including tool changes, and line adjustments
• Responsible for using proper PPE when working inside the Hot Zones
• Collect samples, record sample data and provide samples to QA
• Responsible for inspecting finished goods before pack out
• Using a forklift to pack out finished goods for shipping
• Inspect, prep and load material on payoff/ take-up systems
• Responsible for mixing resin to be used on line
• Perform process line set up and start up procedures, and shut down procedures
• Using a forklift to retrieve materials needed
• Responsible for inspecting and weighing reels before use
• Responsible for reporting scrap
• Responsible for preparing reels for shipment
• Responsible for correcting non-conforming reels of FRP, including sanding trash or scraping off parts of the reel
• Responsible for achieving a leveled traverse

Benefits

• Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period
• Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation pro-rated based on start date, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, community service/volunteer days
• 401K with company match – 100% vested
• Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

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