<p>Looking for a career with clear advancement opportunities in a stable, growing company?</p> <p>Want the peace of mind that comes with a consistent schedule - no rotating shifts, no weekends?</p> <p>Ready to work in a climate-controlled facility where your comfort matters?</p> <p>We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the important details of our Production Associate position in Hatfield!</p> <p>Pay: starting at $20 or more, based on experience. Plus shift premium of $2.00 for 2nd shift & $2.50 for 3rd shift.</p> <p>Hours: 1st Shift, 7am-3:30pm / 2nd Shift, 3pm-11:30pm / 3rd Shift, 11pm-7:30am</p> <p>Days: Monday to Friday</p> <p>Bonus: Annual bonus plan plus $1,500 retention bonus paid out after 6 months, per plan details</p> <p>What is the job: In this entry-level manufacturing position as a Production Associate with Avient you will be responsible for performing weigh-up or packaging 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What you can expect from us:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan </li><li>Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period </li><li>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 </li><li>401K with company match - 100% vested </li><li>High regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average! </li></ul> <p>What we expect from you:</p> <ul> <li>Dependable & reliable </li><li>Openness to work overtime as needed </li><li>Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members </li></ul> <p>Apply now or continue reading for more details!</p> <p>Depending on which department you are hired into, the department specific job duties are:</p> <p>Twisting</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for making minor adjustments of twisting machinery </li><li>Responsible for inspection of finished goods. In addition, interacts with QA to provide samples at the end of operation. </li><li>Performs and documents in-process monitoring of twisting operations </li><li>Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks </li><li>Inspect, prep and load material on payoff systems </li><li>Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job </li><li>Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary </li><li>Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QA </li></ul> <p>Winding</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for performing mechanical changes to winder including speed, wind, traverse, spindle, slub-catchers and tension. </li><li>Responsible for determining supply materials </li><li>Perform process line set and start procedures, and end or process tear down and cleanup tasks </li><li>Inspect, prep and load material on payoff systems </li><li>Make adjustments to equipment settings according to spec for each job </li><li>Monitor processes, documenting and making adjustments as necessary </li><li>Unload finished materials and perform first line inspections and provide samples to QC </li></ul> <p>Additional responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Complies with all safety policies and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates teamwork in all phases of operation.</p> </li><li> <p>Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.</p> </li><li> <p>Examines materials visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Operates machinery according to operating procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions.</p> </li><li> <p>Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs all required machine cleaning</p> </li><li> <p>Completes and maintains all required computer inputs.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for data integrity.</p> </li><li> <p>Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.</p> </li><li> <p>Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO and other regulations.</p> </li><li> <p>Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.</p> </li><li> <p>High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent training & experience</p> </li><li> <p>Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands</p> <ul> <li>Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening </li><li>Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs </li><li>May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 55 pounds </li><li>Ability to frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where noise level is loud. </li><li>Must be able to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly. </li><li>Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection </li><li>May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes </li></ul>