Production Associate-3rd Shift

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Pay: $18.92 - $28.27

Hours:

11:30pm - 8:00am

Days:
Sunday - Thursday

As an entry‑level Manufacturing Production Associate, you will be responsible for performing weigh‑up or packaging duties within the production department. You will ensure the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meet customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient policies and procedures.

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.

• Competitive compensation including a bi‑annual bonus plan
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 – no waiting period
• Paid time off:
  Two weeks of vacation pro‑rated based on start date, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, community service/volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match – 100% vested
• High regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!

• 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

• Obtains the correct documentation for the batch, ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area, and may be required to mix and weigh out ingredients to meet recipe specifications.
• Sets up and starts any weigh‑up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of any issues, problems or concerns in a timely manner.
• Safely and neatly processes, batch off, screen, cut up, package and/or skid material to correct size/container according to customer specifications.
• Accurately supplies/supports Production Operators with appropriate materials/functions to efficiently keep all equipment operational.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains required paperwork and/or documents.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations, maintaining departmental housekeeping standards.

• High School 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 & maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals.
• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide; ability to use conversions and work with different units such as weight, volume, density and distance.

• Requires standing and sitting for extended periods, talking and listening.
• Must be able to walk, use hands, occasionally bend, stoop, climb ladders and stairs.
• May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must frequently communicate and understand work instructions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with loud noise.
• Must detect and respond to safety alarms promptly.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment: safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine; may be exposed to extreme heat and humidity, dust or fumes on occasion.

Final compensation within this range may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location of the position. The Company offers the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement, life, long‑term and short‑term disability, paid time off, paid vacation, paid parental leave, paid holidays annually.

Learn more about our benefits at:
Career Opportunities | Avient.

Avient reserves the right to modify the wage range, compensation and benefits information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non‑discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing Applic