DESCRIPTION :

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

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.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB :

The Life Protection technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, prevention and troubleshooting of issues and housekeeping of equipment as assigned.

The operation of Life Production equipment is expected to be done 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.

JOB CONTEXT :

All employees have the responsibility to :

a. Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient requirements, rules, and procedures.

b. Assures that all employees follow established occupational safety rules, housekeeping, Hazmat regulations, JSAs and SOPs and.

c. Address and report person(s) behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible manner and document observed risks.

• d. Abides by and enforces Avient procedures / policies regarding security, inclusive of : employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties;
• control of intellectual property limited to a need to know only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or Avient property;

reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of Avient property and keys.

e. Champion sustainability by promoting a reduce / reuse / recycle philosophy within their team.

The selected candidate may be required to work several different shifts in other areas of the plant including (Personal Protection and Fiber).

JOB CONTENT :

Key Areas of Accountability / Responsibility

1. Responsible for compliance with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, recipes, SOP’s, and other related documentation and activities.

Ensures Company guidelines related to company policies relating to quality, safety, housekeeping, and cost effectiveness are met.

2. Set up, operate, adjust, and clean all equipment required for production accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures.

3. Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining goals of the business.

4. Support and drive productivity to meet plant and corporate initiatives, as outlined in the manufacturing plan.

5. 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.

6. Correct process conditions with given limits, to maintain desired results. Request and / or issue maintenance tickets for maintenance for repair work.

Performs intermediate mechanical repair and / or preventative maintenance work when needed or as assigned.

7. Performs in-process and off-line quality checks as required. Demonstrates a commitment to quality by ensuring all test and product information / documentation is accurate, completed in a timely manner and filed per area requirements.

8. Maintain accurate records of the used raw materials and the produced products in the appropriate computer system. Enters data about components, intermediate and finished products is entered in the appropriate tracking system.

9. Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw, intermediate, and finished products. Receives stores, handles, and delivers raw materials and finished products as required or directed.

Utilize standard material handling equipment. Operate rider and / or walk for truck and overhead crane as per licensing and training requirements.

10. Utilize data and good judgment in making critical decisions on product quality, equipment functionality, safety, and other related activities.

11. Identifies problems related to equipment, work orders, logbooks, set-ups, and other related activities and recommends ways to solve.

Inform leadership (and document appropriately) of any problems that may impair the quality of the product, packaging components, work efficiency and / or safety.

12. Actively contribute to Lean, 5S, and Continuous Improvement efforts within the Production area.

13. Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste specified by the site non-hazardous and hazardous waste procedures and regulations.

Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well.

14. Performs other duties as assigned. Authorities Authorized to approve work permits per details included in the Site Work Permit Procedure.

If so authorized, employee must maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities.

Authorities

Authorized to approve work permits per details included in the Site Work Permit Procedure. If so authorized, employee must maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities.

Projects or Special Assignments

• Operational Excellence Roles
• SAP Roles (as required)

This position involves work with (supervision of) and / or handling hazardous materials and waste at the Avient Protective Materials (Greenville, NC) work site.

Worker has the appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes.

Training is required within six months of worker assuming duty, and once a year thereafter. Worker is responsible for proper handling, documentation, inspection and transporting around the facility of hazardous wastes.

Worker may also be responsible for responding to emergencies involving hazardous waste.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATIONAL LEVEL :

• 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
• Equipment digital interfaces
• Safety, Health and Environmental requirements and practices
• Continuous Improvement methodologies

COMPLEXITY OF THE JOB :

• This role requires working on a rotating shift schedule. Assignments (shifts, equipment and production area) are adjusted based on business needs.
• Production technicians are expected to work with team members and other support resources to ensure first time right material.
• Overtime will be assigned and / or requested based on business needs.

REQUIRED LEVEL OF EXPERIENCES :

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and understanding of machine controls and instrumentation.
• Ability to follow appropriate SHE procedures.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and applicable work instructions.
• Taking responsibility and being accountable for personal behaviors and performance (self, equipment and product).
• 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, expectations and other pertinent information and translate to action in daily activities.
• Ability to organize, schedule and follow-up on activities based on area expectations and needs.
• Ability to contribute to, support and drive change management in the area.
• Capability to have interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to effectively communicate with teammates and other area support groups.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead cranes.

COMPETENCIES :

Each position at Avient focuses on eight 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.

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.

Last updated : 2024-06-03