Production Associate

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
Position is an entry-level Material Handler position within the manufacturing area, primarily responsible for performing weigh-up or packaging duties within the production department. Ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meets customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient policies and procedures.

Essential Functions
*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.
*Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
*US High School diploma, GED equivalency or equivalent experience preferred.
*1 year of related manufacturing/warehouse experience preferred.
*Fork Lift certification preferred.

Additional Qualifications
*Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, problem solving techniques and conflict conflict resolution skills.
*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... For full info follow application link.

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.