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Senior Production Operator - 3rd shift

Avient Corporation · Bethlehem, PAtoday
$46k – $52k

Set up and operate blending and extrusion machinery to produce customer chemical products on 3rd shift.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Skills assessment program with pay growth from $22-$25/hr up to $32/hr once fully signed off.

Might not be for you. 3rd shift (11PM-7:30AM), heavy physical demands including lifting up to 250 lbs, respirator required.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleOperates machinery to mix or extrude the ingredients; set up and operation of machinery to combine dry and/or liquid chemicals

H-1B filings

Avient Corporation filed 3 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Senior R&D (Engineer/Chemist), Senior R&D (Chemist/Engineer). Median filed pay: $98K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Industry
Chemicals
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Schedule
Night shift

Role details

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. Pay $22- $25 per hour Skills assessment program for growth to up to $32/hour once fully signed off Shift Differential: $2.50 Shift: 11PM to 730AM Work Days: Sunday Evening to Friday Morning Essential Duties & Responsibilities Demonstrates and meets qualifications on all Blending or Extrusion operational areas. Demonstrates leadership and team work in all phases of the operation.

Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to mixing/blending or extruding procedures. Weighs ingredient 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 or extrude the ingredients according to operating procedures. Examines materials visually or with hands in order to ensure conformance to established standards. May take samples to quality control for testing.

Follows lab instruction as to adding raw materials to the batch to bring it into specifications. Labels finished product. Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition. Performs all required machine cleaning. Completes and maintains all required SAP transactions. Demonstrates expertise in the use of SAP. Documents work completed. Accurately completes and updates required paperwork such as production logs, data reports, procedures, etc. Participates in training new employees and re-training present departmental employees in processes and methods as required. Completes all necessary documentation at the end of shift. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company. Follows applicable ISO, EH&S rules and guidelines while performing any procedure. Other duties as assigned. Physical/Environ. Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with the exception of high noise areas. Proper personal safety equipment needs to be used while performing this job and that equipment is dictated by the plant safety guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock, vibration, non-hazardous chemical agents and outside weather conditions. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. Scope Manufacturing Plant Other Reports to: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor/Lead, Production Lead.

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What is the salary for the Senior Production Operator - 3rd shift role at Avient Corporation?

The listed annual base salary range is $46K–$52K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Avient Corporation sponsor H-1B visas?

Avient Corporation has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Senior Production Operator - 3rd shift role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Senior Production Operator - 3rd shift role at Avient Corporation based?

This role is based in Bethlehem, PA.

What degree is required for the Senior Production Operator - 3rd shift role at Avient Corporation?

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