Production Associate at Avient in Kennesaw, GA

Job description

Are 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! Pay: $18/hour Hours: 5:15am - 3:45pm Days: Monday through Thursday with Occasional Overtime What is the job : In this entry-level manufacturing position as a Production Associate with Avient you will be responsible for performing weigh-up, packaging duties, and/or cleaning 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. 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. What you can expect from us: • 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 • 401K 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 • Apply now or continue reading for more details! Essential Functions • Obtains correct documentation for the production batch. • Ensures the correct materials are delivered to the work area. May be required to obtain the correct materials for mixing and weighing the materials to meet product recipe specifications. • Sets up and starts any packaging or weighing machinery; checks all controls for adherence to operation and 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 and supports Production Operators with appropriate materials and functions to efficiently keep all equipment operational. • Performs all required machine and tub cleaning. • Completes and maintains required documentation • Follows and complies with all safety rules, work rules, and regulations. • Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications • High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent training & experience • Work experience in an industrial operations environment, highly 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. Physical Demands The typical work week is Monday through Thursday with occasional overtime. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl; use hands to finger, handle and/or feel objects, tools, and/or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses, safety shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator,