{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3cf108f1db28d05e33ebaf07","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3cf108f1db28d05e33ebaf07","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3cf108f1db28d05e33ebaf07","title":"Machine Operator- 2nd shift","description":"Job DescriptionAre you looking for a stable job with great benefits and pay? Consider becoming part of the Avient team! We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the important details!\r\nPay:Starting at $22.00 or more- based on experience. Plus shift premium of $2.00 for 2nd shift & $2.50 for 3rd shift.\r\nHours:All three shifts available- 1st Shift, 7am-3:30pm / 2nd Shift, 3pm-11:30pm / 3rd Shift, 11pm-7:30am\r\nDays:Monday to Friday\r\nWhat is the job:In this 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.\r\nAt 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.\r\nWhat you can expect from us:\r\nCompetitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan\r\nMedical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period\r\nPaid 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\r\n401K with company match100% vested\r\nHigh regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!\r\nWhat we expect from you:\r\nDependable & reliable\r\nOpenness to work overtime as needed\r\nTeam player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members\r\nApply now or continue reading for more details!\r\nResponsibilitiesEssential Functions\r\nObtains 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.\r\nSets up and starts any weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures.\r\nNotifies appropriate personnel of any issues, problems or concerns in a timely manner.\r\nSafely and neatly processes, batch off, screen, cut up, package and/or skid material to correct size/container according to customer specifications.\r\nAccurately supplies/supports Production Operators with appropriate materials/functions to efficiently keep all equipment operational.\r\nPerforms all required machine cleaning.\r\nCompletes and maintains required paperwork and/or documents.\r\nFollows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. 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Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs\r\nMay occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 55 pounds\r\nAbility to frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.\r\nMust be able to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly.\r\nGenerally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection\r\nExposure to outside weather conditions is routine\r\nMay be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity\r\nMay also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes\r\nAbout UsOur purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.\r\nInnovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.\r\nJoin our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!\r\nWe believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.\r\nBy playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient's strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.\r\nAt Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. 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Consider becoming part of the Avient team! We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the important details!\r\nPay:Starting at $22.00 or more- based on experience. Plus shift premium of $2.00 for 2nd shift & $2.50 for 3rd shift.\r\nHours:All three shifts available- 1st Shift, 7am-3:30pm / 2nd Shift, 3pm-11:30pm / 3rd Shift, 11pm-7:30am\r\nDays:Monday to Friday\r\nWhat is the job:In this 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.\r\nAt Avient, we're a global team creating materials that make a real difference in people's lives. 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