Responsibilities

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Pay: $21/hour

Hours: 2, 2, 3 12-Hour Rotating Day and Night Shift

The Life Protection technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, prevention and troubleshooting of issues and housekeeping of equipment as assigned.

The operation of Life Production equipment is expected to be done in accordance with standard operating procedures and recipe work instructions. The technician is also responsible for:

• Taking and measuring in-process samples and monitoring product quality of intermediate and finished products
• Maintaining required records of raw and intermediate materials, finished products
• Moving, maintaining inventory, and storing required materials for equipment as needed
• Assisting in training, guidance, and support of other team members

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 potential bonus plan
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period
• Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation prorated 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
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Qualifications

• High school diploma (Required) with at least 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing, production, or equivalent military technical experiences / training.
• Working knowledge and/or routine use of and experiences with business processes and platforms such as:
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Manufacturing operations systems
  • Equipment digital interfaces
  • Safety, Health and Environmental requirements and practices
  • Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and understanding of machine controls and instrumentation.
• Ability to follow appropriate SHE procedures.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and applicable work instructions.
• Taking responsibility and being accountable for personal behaviors and performance (self, equipment and product).
• Analytical skills to be able to spot issues/deficiencies of varying complexity within the manufacturing process quickly and take appropriate and timely action to rectify.
• Mechanical competency and knowledge including equipment assembly.
• Ability to make informed and data driven decisions quickly, at times under pressure.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation via hand-written forms and electronic database systems.
• Effective communication skills to receive information related to site and area goals, expectations and other pertinent information and translate to action in daily activities.
• Ability to organize, schedule and follow-up on activities based on area expectations and needs.
• Ability to contribute to, support and drive change management in the area.
• Capability to have interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to effectively communicate with teammates and other area support groups.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead cranes

About Us

Our 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, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com .