Senior Production Operator: Multiple shifts
High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $50k (274 that show pay).
Run extrusion equipment and perform weigh-up, blending and packaging duties on a plastics production line.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on extrusion ownership at a global materials company, with shift premium and day-one benefits.
Might not be for you. Rotating 2nd/3rd shifts, heavy lifting up to 250 lbs occasionally, and respirator/chemical exposure.
Adjacent materials rolerunning extrusion equipment... Operates machinery to extrude the ingredients... colorant mixing, machine extrusion, blending experience
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.
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- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
- Schedule
- Rotating shifts
Role details
Are you looking for a stable job with great benefits and pay? Consider becoming part of the Avient team! We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the important details! Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 (Shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift!) Hours: 1st shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM (Monday through Friday) 2nd shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM (Monday through Friday) 3rd shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM (Sunday night through Thursday night) What is the job : This is a Senior level manufacturing position as a Senior Produciton Operator with Avient you will be responsible for running extrusion equipment and 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. 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 bi-annual bonus plan • Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period • 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 • 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 • Apply now or continue reading for more details!
Essential Duties
& Responsibilities Demonstrates and meets qualifications on all 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 extruding procedures. Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues. Operates machinery to 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.
High School Diploma Plastics Industry Experience 3 years Including colorant mixing, machine extrusion, blending experience in the industry.
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