Production Operator: 3rd shift

Avient•Winchester, VA

25d•$20 - $24

About The Position

As a Production Operator at Avient, you will set up and operate equipment to blend, mix, or transport chemicals used in customer products, supporting high quality and cost efficiency. The role also involves equipment monitoring and troubleshooting, machine cleaning, quality-related work, and documenting completed work while following safety and regulatory requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The posted pay range is $20–$24.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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.
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods, walk, use hands, and occasionally bend, stoop, and climb ladders and stairs.
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.
Ability to detect and discern safety alarms and respond appropriately.
Generally requires use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, a hard hat, and respiratory protection.
Openness to working overtime as needed.
Dependability and reliability, and willingness to work collaboratively and share knowledge and learn from team members.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an industrial operations environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, start, and operate machinery.
Weigh ingredients to meet recipe specifications and load them into machinery, or ensure the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and load pre-blended materials.
Monitor production and equipment for safe and efficient operation and troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
Operate machinery to mix, extrude or discharge, and handle materials.
Take material samples to the lab when needed for evaluation and instructions on batch adjustments.
Perform required machine cleaning.
Document completed work, including logs, data reports, and procedures.

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 or 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.
Paid holidays annually.