Production Operators: 2nd, 3rd Shift- WALK-IN INTERVIEWS

$19/hr Starting Pay plus shift differential

$1,500 Retention Bonus

Benefits start on Day 1- no waiting period!

Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd ShiftProduction Operators (must be able to train on first shift up to 90 days)

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Thursday, March 21st, 2024

10:00am-12:00pm and 1pm- 3:00pm

Location: 926 Elliott Street, Albion, MI 49224

Please apply for further details.

Most hiring decisions are made within 24 hours. We do have a background check, drug test and a physical as part of the process, so start dates will occur about 2 weeks after the interview if you move through everything quickly.

Position Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for the set up and operation of equipment which blends/mixes/packages/transports liquid or dry chemicals that comprise our customer products. Position ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient policies and procedures. Plastics manufacturing experience is preferred for this role.

Essential Functions

• Obtains the correct documentation for the batch.
• Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• May take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, GED equivalency or relevant experience
• Two (2) or more years of manufacturing experience with experience in plastics industry preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Previous Plastics manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
• Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and apply these skill to weights, measures of volume and distance.
• Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally, in English.
• Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
• Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. 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.

Avient employs approximately 8,400 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:
At Avient, we believe diversity of 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 in hiring, promotion, development, compensation and advancement are based upon non-discriminatory factors such as, for example, qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Plastics extrusion: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person