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Quality Associate
Avient Corporation | |
United States, North Carolina, Hickory | |
280 Performance Drive (Show on map) | |
Oct 08, 2024 | |
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 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. Job Summary -3rd shift Opening The Quality Operator tests product batches and will make adjustments, as necessary, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. Essential Functions
Required Education & Experience: * US High School diploma, GED equivalency or equivalent experience * Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required * Previous experience working in a quality-driven environment Additional Qualifications * Required Skill: Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
* Proven mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and fix common problems * Self-starter with initiative, attention to detail, and strong work ethic * Able to work within a team environment
Physical Demands/Work Environment The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: * stand 8 to 12hrs per shift * use hands to finger 8 to 12hrs per shift * handle and/or feel and reach with hands and arms 8 to 12hrs per shift * required to walk 8 to 12hrs per shift * required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrs per shift * required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs frequently throughout the shift * specific vision abilities required include: * close vision * depth perception * ability to adjust focus Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements 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. |