Production Associate

Avient•Hickory, NC

7h•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

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Understanding and using our ERP system efficiently
Set up and operation of machinery within the following departments FRP, Extrusion, Coating, Respool and Winding.
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.
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
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
Responsible for doffs and helping other operators doff
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
Unload finished materials and perform pack out process for shipment
Responsible for providing samples to QA
Responsible for using our ERP system to pack out and make labels
Responsible for performing mechanical changes to winder gears
Perform quality checks using a tensile tester
Responsible for pack out process including using our ERP system, weighing finished goods, and preparing boxes for shipment
Responsible for correcting non-conforming reels of FRP, including sanding trash or scraping off parts of the reel
Responsible for loading/ unloading pay offs and take-ups
Responsible for achieving a leveled traverse
Using forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials
Responsible for inspecting and weighing reels before use
Responsible for reporting scrap
Responsible for preparing reels for shipment

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan
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
High regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!
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