Production Technician (Film) Job at Polyone España SL in Greenville

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Pay: $21/Hour

Job Summary

The Life Protection (Film) Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, prevention and troubleshooting of issues and housekeeping of equipment as assigned. Production equipment is expected to be operated 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.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation including an annual bonus plan.
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period.
• Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation 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 - On time/Good attendance.
• Working overtime as needed.
• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members.

Essential Functions

All employees have the responsibility to:

• Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient requirements, rules, and procedures.
• Assures that all employees follow established occupational safety rules, housekeeping, Hazmat regulations, JSAs and SOPs.
• Address and report person(s) behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible manner and document observed risks.
• Abides by and enforces Avient procedures/policies regarding security.
• Champion sustainability by promoting a “reduce/reuse/recycle” philosophy within their team.

Key Areas of Accountability / Responsibility:

• Responsible for compliance with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, recipes, SOP’s, and other related documentation and activities.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and clean all equipment required for production accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining goals of the business.
• Support and drive productivity to meet plant and corporate initiatives, as outlined in the manufacturing plan.
• Take samples to test and determines properties of the produced products. Prepares samples for offline quality checks. Perform off-line tests. Supply and maintain inventory of components/supplies as needed.
• Correct process conditions with given limits, to maintain desired results. Request and/or issue maintenance tickets for maintenance for repair work.
• Perform in-process and off-line quality checks as required.
• Maintain accurate records of the used raw materials and the produced products in the appropriate computer system.
• Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw, intermediate, and finished products.
• Utilize data and good judgment in making critical decisions on product quality, equipment functionality, safety, and other related activities.
• Identifies problems related to equipment, work orders, logbooks, set-ups, and other related activities and recommends ways to solve.
• Actively contribute to Lean, 5S, and Continuous Improvement efforts within the Production area.
• Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste specified by the site non-hazardous and hazardous waste procedures and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• 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.
• Safety, Health and Environmental requirements and practices.

Qualifications

• Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred.
• This role requires working on a rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to follow appropriate SHE (safety, health, and environmental) procedures.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and applicable work instructions.
• 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 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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead cranes.

Physical Demands

• Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening.
• Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs.
• May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.
• Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and hard hat.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

• Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements.

Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities.

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.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer.