Production Associate 2nd shift

Avient•Englewood, CO

About The Position

Avient is hiring an entry-level Production Associate to perform weigh-up or packaging duties in the production department. The role supports production of quality materials at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements and following Avient policies and procedures. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, at a stated wage of $22.50. The position requires openness to overtime as needed. The role may involve obtaining batch documentation and ingredients, weighing ingredients to recipe specifications, operating weigh-up or packaging machinery, processing and packaging materials, supporting Production Operators, cleaning equipment, and completing required paperwork. Work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with loud noise and routine exposure to outdoor weather, and may include extreme heat and humidity, dust, or fumes. Personal protective equipment is generally required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, use conversions, and work with units such as weight, volume, density, and distance.
Dependable and reliable.
Team-oriented, with willingness to share knowledge and learn from other team members.
Openness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods, walk, and use hands; occasional bending, stooping, and ladder or stair climbing.
May occasionally need to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently communicate and understand work instructions in a fast-paced, loud manufacturing environment, and detect safety alarms and respond appropriately.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, generally including safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, and respiratory protection.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an industrial operations environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain the correct batch documentation and ensure the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area; obtain and weigh ingredients for mixing when required.
Set up and start weigh-up or packaging machinery and check controls for compliance with operating and safety procedures.
Notify appropriate personnel promptly of issues, problems, or concerns.
Safely process, batch off, screen, cut up, package, and/or skid material to the specified size and container according to customer requirements.
Supply and support Production Operators with appropriate materials and functions to help keep equipment operational.
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 day one, with no waiting period.
Two weeks of vacation prorated based on start date, plus sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, and community service/volunteer days.
401(k) retirement plan 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.