Production Operator - 3rd Shift

Avient Corporation • Norwalk, OH • 1d ago

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This role starts at $20.00 per hour for entry-level candidates.

As you reach key service milestones and are in good standing, you'll be eligible for stepprogression pay increases. It's our way of recognizing consistency, commitment, and your contributions as you grow with Avient.

We also consider experience when determining starting pay, and 3rd Shift comes with a $1.00 per hour SHIFT PREMIUM!

Hours: 7:00PM to 5:30AM (to start / position may transition to an 8-hour shift in the future)

Days: Monday-Friday (starting Sunday evening)

What is the job: As a Production Operator at Avient, you'll set up and operate equipment to blend, mix, or transport chemicals that make up our customer products, ensuring high quality and cost efficiency. You'll also be responsible for machine maintenance, quality control, data recording, and supporting the company's vision and principles while adhering to safety and regulatory rules.

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

What you can expect from us:

Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan

Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period

Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation prorated 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!

What we expect from you:

Dependable & reliable

Openness to work overtime as needed

Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members

Apply now or continue reading for more details!

Essential Duties

Sets up, starts and runs all machinery

Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended materials into machinery

Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues

Operates machinery to mix, extrude/discharge or handle materials

May take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed

Performs all required machine cleaning

Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc

Qualifications

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.

Physical Demands

Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening

Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs

May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds

Ability to fre

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