Senior Extrusion Production Operator- 2nd shift

Avient Corporation
United States, Pennsylvania, Bethlehem
2513 Highland Ave (Show on map)
Nov 10, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include: Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 10,000 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: Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent. 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 on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Job Summary - Manufacturing Extrusion Operator Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager, the Extrusion Operator is responsible for set up and operation of machinery to combine dry and liquid chemicals into customer products. The Extrusion Operator ensures safety is their #1 priority; they produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient Corporation policies and procedures. * Sets up, starts and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards. * Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended materials into machinery. * Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues. * Operates machinery to mix, extrude/discharge or handle materials according to operating procedures. * Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards. * Experienced and capable of working in both Food Grade and Industrial operations. * May take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed. * Refers issues/problems to Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition. * Performs all required machine cleaning. Major and minor changeovers. * Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity. * Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc. * Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods. * May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions. * Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. * Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc. * Refers issues/problem to lead/supervisor for disposition. * Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods. * Completes and maintains all required inputs. Responsible for data integrity. * Other duties/projects as assigned. Required Skill: * 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 to apply these skills 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 forklift. * Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude. Required Education & Experience: * US High School diploma or GED equivalency or equivalent experience * 1-3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience (extrusion preferred) Additional Qualifications CORE COMPETENCIES * Teamwork Achieving Results with Urgency Communication Skills Continuous Improvement Customer Centric Principled * Interpersonal Skills * Adaptable PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: * surveillance testing conducted annually o required to wear a half mask respirator o test for Lead, Candium & Chrominium(Heavy Metals) * stand up to12hrs per shift * use hands to finger 8 to 12hrs per shift * handle and/or feel and reach with hands and arms up to 12hrs per shift * required to walk up to 12hrs per shift * required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrs per shift * occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs * specific vision abilities required include: o close vision o color vision o depth perception o ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to: o moving mechanical parts o fumes or airborne particles o noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud noise * Employees are required to wear mandatory PPE(8 to 12hrs per shift)which include: o hearing protection when on production floor o respirators required up to 8hrs per shift o steel toe shoes/boots when on production floor o specific gloves when performing specific tasks o hard hat when on production floor Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements 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.