Production Associate 2nd shift

Avient•Englewood, CO

About The Position

Avient is hiring an entry-level Production Associate for its production department. The role performs weigh-up or packaging duties to help produce high-quality materials at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements and following Avient policies and procedures. Tasks may include preparing ingredients to recipe specifications, operating weigh-up or packaging machinery, processing and packaging material, supporting Production Operators, cleaning machinery, and completing production documentation. The posted pay is $22.50 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals.
Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and ability to use conversions and work with units such as weight, volume, density, and distance.
Dependability and reliability.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to work as part of a team, share knowledge, and learn from team members.
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods, talk and listen, walk, and use hands.
Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, and climb ladders and stairs.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with loud noise.
Ability to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an industrial operations environment.

Responsibilities

Obtain the correct batch documentation and ensure the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area.
Obtain ingredients for mixing and weigh them to meet recipe specifications, as required.
Set up and start weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking controls for compliance with operating and safety procedures.
Notify appropriate personnel of issues, problems, or concerns in a timely manner.
Safely and neatly process, batch off, screen, cut up, package, and/or skid material to the correct size or container according to customer specifications.
Supply and support Production Operators with appropriate materials and functions to keep equipment operational efficiently.
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, including a bi-annual bonus plan.
Medical benefits beginning on the first day, with no waiting period.
Two weeks of vacation, prorated based on start date, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, and community service/volunteer days.
401(k) 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.
Annual paid holidays.