Production Associate - Night Shift

Avient•Hickory, NC

7d•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.
Dependable & reliable
Openness to work overtime as needed
Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager, the production associate/operator is responsible for set up and operation of machinery within extrusion department.
Ensures safety is their #1 priority; they produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient Corporation policies and procedures.
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.
Performs all required machine cleaning
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.
Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO and other regulations.
Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.