Sr Production Operator

Avient • Holden, MA

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About The Position

The Sr Production Operator sets up and operates machinery to combine dry and/or liquid chemicals into customer products. The role ensures product quality, cost effectiveness, and compliance with customer specifications and delivery requirements, following Avient policies and procedures. The position works on either a second shift (3:00–11:30 p.m., Monday–Friday) or a third shift (11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., Sunday–Thursday).

The operator is responsible for equipment operation and troubleshooting, accurate material handling and production records, machine cleaning, and support of quality testing. The role also includes training and supporting teammates and following ISO, environmental, health and safety, and site safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing operations.
• At least 3 years of experience in plastics, colorants manufacturing, mixing, extrusion, or blending operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot safely and efficiently.
• Experience with SAP transactions and production documentation.
• Forklift operator license, or ability to obtain one.
• Strong reading comprehension and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Frequent lifting up to 55 lbs and occasional handling of heavier materials up to 250 lbs with appropriate equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and operate extrusion and blending equipment while ensuring controls meet standard operating procedures.
• Monitor production, troubleshoot processing and equipment issues, and escalate concerns to a lead or supervisor when needed.
• Weigh and load raw materials according to recipe specifications, or verify that correct pre-blended materials are delivered and loaded.
• Complete required SAP transactions and maintain accurate production documentation, logs, and reports.
• Perform required machine cleaning and maintain strong housekeeping standards.
• Support quality testing by collecting samples and following lab instructions to bring batches into specification.
• Train and support teammates, including onboarding new team members and retraining them on processes.
• Follow ISO, EH&S, and site safety rules, including proper use of PPE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED