Production Operator - Pool Division
 Avient Corporation | |
 United States, Arizona, Phoenix | |
 Jul 22, 2025 | |
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Production Operator - Pool Division Phoenix, Arizona - This position requires 3 years of experience in a manufacturing facility. In this position, you will be running machinery, cleaning, weighing and adding powder resins or liquids into production lines to ensure the highest quality product for our customers. Forklift certification is a plus. Essential Functions * 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 * 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 * 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. * Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards * Other duties as assigned Education and Experience
* US High School diploma, GED equivalency or relevant experience
Competencies Each position at Avient focuses on Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to: * Marked changes in temperature and humidity * Dust, fumes and/or airborne particles * Moving mechanical parts and vibration The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Be aware that in this position you will be working with powdered colorants and more times than not, you may be grimy and dirty at the end of the day. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. Security includes physical security and cyber security. Who We Are: 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. 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. 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. | |