Avient Corporation
Production Associate- Birmingham Employee Referrals Only
Avient Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Production Associate – Birmingham
Pay:
Starting Pay $16 per hour. Additional $0.75/hr shift differential on 2nd shift and $1/hr on 3rd shift.
Hours:
2nd shift 3:45pm-12:15am or 3rd shift 12am-8am.
Days:
Monday-Friday.
What is the job In this entry‑level manufacturing position as a Production Associate with Avient you will be responsible for performing weigh‑up or packaging duties within the production department. Ensuring the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Obtains the correct documentation for the batch. Ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area. May be required to obtain the correct ingredients for mixing and weigh out the ingredients to meet the 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. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
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 frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.
Must be able to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly.
Generally requires use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection.
Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine.
May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity.
May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
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!
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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's 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 ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.
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Starting Pay $16 per hour. Additional $0.75/hr shift differential on 2nd shift and $1/hr on 3rd shift.
Hours:
2nd shift 3:45pm-12:15am or 3rd shift 12am-8am.
Days:
Monday-Friday.
What is the job In this entry‑level manufacturing position as a Production Associate with Avient you will be responsible for performing weigh‑up or packaging duties within the production department. Ensuring the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Obtains the correct documentation for the batch. Ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area. May be required to obtain the correct ingredients for mixing and weigh out the ingredients to meet the 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. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
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 frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.
Must be able to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly.
Generally requires use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection.
Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine.
May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity.
May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
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!
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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's 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 ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.
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