Production Operator - 1st Shift

Our client, in the liquid and dry chemical mix industry is seeking an experience Mix Operator to join their team. As a Production Operator, you will be part of the material department supporting their mix and recipe processes. The ideal candidate will have quality assurance experience, and ability to follow process standards and safety which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Production Operator Location:

Kennesaw, GA.

Pay Range:

$20-21

Shift:

5am to 330pm, Mon thru Fri What's the Job? The Production Operator is either responsible for the set up and operation of equipment which blends mixes packages and/or transports liquid or dry chemicals that comprise customer products or the operation of packaging lines. The Production Operator ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient Corporation policies and procedures. Essential Functions as a Mixing Operator

• Sets up starts and runs all machinery while checking all controls for adherence to operation safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Weighs materials to meet product recipe specifications inserts raw and pre-blended materials into machinery ensures the correct materials are delivered to the work area.
• Monitors production processes and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Operates machinery to mix extrude discharge or process materials according to operating procedures.
• Examine materials visually and/or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on batch adjustments as needed.
• Refers issues to Production Lead or Production Supervisor for disposition.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains all required system inputs and transactions. Responsible for data integrity.
• Documents work completed as required including production logs data reports procedures etc.
• Participate in training retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Follows and complies with all safety rules work rules and regulations.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned Essential Functions as a Packaging Operator
• Operates small press machine checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Operates the Automated Packaging Line APL
• Ensure containers are accurately labeled counted palletized and transferred to designated holding area with pallet jack.
• Follows product recipe to accurately weigh materials using walkie lift
• Mix material in small vessels
• Examines materials visually and/or physically to ensure conformity with established standards.
• Refers issues to Production Lead or Production Supervisor for disposition.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains all required system inputs and transactions responsible for data integrity.
• Documents work completed as required including logs data reports and procedures into computer system SAP.
• Participates in training retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Follows and complies with all safety rules work rules and regulations.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of manufacturing experience
• 1 year of machine operation experience Physical Demands The typical work week is Monday through Thursday with occasional overtime.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl use hands to finger handle and/or feel objects tools and/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 may require 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 safety 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 except for high noise areas. Proper personal safety equipment must be used while performing the duties of this job. All needed safety equipment is determined by plant safety guidelines. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to hot or cold temperatures wet and/or humid conditions dust fumes airborne particles chemical dust risk of electric shock vibration non-hazardous chemical agents and outside weather conditions. Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts fumes and/or airborne particles.nAvient 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 veterans status or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local law. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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