at Avient Corporation in McHenry, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
*Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
*Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
*Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
*Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work.For more information, visit www.avient.com.
WHY AVIENT:
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
Job Summary
The Quality Operator tests product batches and will make adjustments, as necessary, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. Tests incoming raw materials and maintains Certificates of Analysis (COA) from suppliers.
Essential Functions
*Performs standard tests on assigned product line production batches and on some incoming raw materials as needed, ensuring the meeting of Avient and the customer's specifications.
*Acts as a technical resource to production addressing issues related to production batches.
*Recommends to production and may develop adjustments to batches to meet specifications.
*Records test results in SAP.Maintains reference files.
*Completes and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
*Ensures all gauges and test equipment are verified.
*May Participate in investigations of complaints and corrective actions as needed.
*Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
*Completes and sends documentations to customers (i.e. COA)
*Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
*US High School diploma, GED equivalency or equivalent experience.
*1 year of related manufacturing lab/quality experience or 1 year of Avient production experience.
Additional Qualifications
*Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical lab procedure manuals and product recipes/material identifications.
*Must be able to write legibly to keep records and to correspond.
*Must have strong mathemical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and the ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
*Must be able to effectively communicate one-on-one and in small group situations.
*Requires matching proficiency, including the ability to color match.
*Must have ability to reason and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
*Must have manual dexterity sufficient to use a wide variety of standard lab equipment including a scale, ovens, viscometers and the ability to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, a calculator, telephone, fax, and photocopier.
Competencies
*Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly (8 to 12hrs per shift) required to:
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PolyOne is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. PolyOne will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.
