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Job DescriptionSchedule:3rd: 11:00PM-7:30AM; S-Th (Shift Diff: $1.00)Position is responsible for set up and operation of machinery to combine dry and/or liquid chemicals into customer products. Ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meets customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient policies and procedures.ResponsibilitiesSet up, start, and operate extrusion and blending equipment, ensuring controls meet standard operating procedures.Monitor production, troubleshoot processing and equipment issues, and escalate concerns to the lead or supervisor when needed.Weigh and load raw materials to recipe specifications, or verify correct pre-blended materials are delivered and loaded.Complete required SAP transactions and maintain accurate production documentation, logs, and reports.Perform required machine cleaning and maintain strong housekeeping standards.Support quality testing by collecting samples and following lab instructions to bring batches into specification.Train and support teammates, including onboarding new team members and retraining on processes.Follow ISO, EH&S, and site safety rules, including proper use of PPE.Physical/Environ. DemandsAbility to stand and walk for long periods, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.Frequent lifting up to 55 lbs, and occasional handling of heavier materials (up to 250 lbs with appropriate equipment and procedures).Work may include exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outdoor weather conditions.PPE is required as directed (for example: safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator, gloves, chemical suit, etc.).Reporting RelationshipsReports to plant and production leadership, including the Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor or Lead, and Production Lead.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED.3+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing operations.3+ years of experience in plastics, colorants manufacturing, mixing, extrusion, or blending operations.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot safely and efficiently.Experience with SAP transactions and production documentation.Forklift operator license (or ability to obtain).Strong reading comprehension and attention to detail.If you're a safety-focused operator who takes pride in high-quality production and helping a team succeed, we'd like to hear from you.About UsOur purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.Innovation 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.Join 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!We 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.By 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.At 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. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.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, InfoJob Identification Job Category ProductionLocations 85 Industrial Dr, Holden, MA, 01520, US (On-site)Shift 3rdMinimum Salary 25.00Maximum Salary 28.00Currency US DollarPay Type Per Hour
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