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Pay: $25.00-$28.50

Hours: 7:30pm-4:00pm

Days: Monday to Friday

What is the job: As a Material Specialist, you will be responsible for unloading incoming raw materials, loading customer orders, monthly cycle counts, assists in managing consumables needs regularly, maintains transportation communication board, and responsible for some purchasing orders. 

Who we are: At Avient, we're a global team creating materials that make a real difference in people's lives. From the world's strongest fiber used in personal protective equipment to recycling innovations and eco-friendly transportation solutions, our work spans a vast array of applications that help build a better future, all while giving back to the communities where we live and work.

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 Openness to work overtime as needed Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members.

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Essential Functions 

Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Has the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.   Responsible for unloading incoming raw materials.
- Verifying quantities to packing lists and receiving material into SAP Responsible for loading customer orders
- Assigning batch numbers and quantities to orders
- Must be familiar with established packaging standard
- Repacks materials if required
- Ensures the product gets on to the correct truck.
- Ensures driver signs all required paperwork. Must maintain a safe, clean and organized workstation including:
- Finished goods
- Raw material
- Packaging station/ Desk Participates in Monthly Cycle Counts
- Enters and verifies information. Assists in managing packaging and consumables need  regularly Works to establish and maintain a First in First out (FIFO) process for both incoming raw material as well as finished goods.   Shows strong ability to work independently, with a focus on time management.   Maintains Transportation communication board
- Incoming and outgoing shipments Shows understanding of SAP May be responsible for some purchasing. Participates in Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) meetings Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Personal Skills - Attention to Detail (Intermediate) Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity (Intermediate) Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills (Intermediate)  Personal Skills - Reading/Comprehension (Intermediate) Personal Skills - Self Motivated (Intermediate)  Software Skills - Microsoft Office (Intermediate) Software Skills - Microsoft Word (Intermediate) Software Skills - Microsoft Excel (Intermediate) Software Skills - SAP (Beginner) Personal Skills - Conflict Resolution Skills (Intermediate)

Education and experience

High School Diploma or GED completed Supply Chain - Inventory Control (1-2 years) Manufacturing - Warehouse Experience (1-2 years) Cross Functional - Problem Solving Techniques (1-2 years) Supply Chain - Scheduling (not required)

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and use foot/feet to operate machine.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and frequently move more than 250 pounds.  Specific vision abilities may be require by this job include close vision, distance 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 and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc.  Work is inside and the typical noise level is loud. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and explosives.  Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

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.

At Avient, 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.