Avient Hiring for Quality Associate at Hatfield, PA Full Time

The Quality Operator tests product batches and will make adjustments, as necessary, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.

Position schedule 11am to 7:30pm Monday to Friday.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the testing schedule at the beginning of each shift.
• Communicates with R&D and Manufacturing what needs to be tested and when it will be ready to test.
• Maintains the testing schedule to ensure that all products are tested.
• Performs applicable testing on inbound raw materials as required.
• Performs applicable in process testing and finished product testing as required.
• Enters test data in the appropriate files on the computer.
• Prints out test data sheets when testing is complete, signs and gives them to QA Manager for review.
• Communicates test results that are out of range with QA manager.
• Certifies outbound shipments with a COA.
• Keeps the test sample board and log up to date.
• Insures that all material in QA testing areas and the lab is properly identified and labeled.
• Cleans wiper dies and inspects for size.
• Communicates all issues, concerns, and maintenance and supply needs to supervisor.
• Updates appropriate incoming shift personnel on applicable QA related activities.
• Keeps lab and surrounding areas organized and clean of loose yarn and trash.
• Helps QA Manager in the documentation maintenance of specifications and R&D projects.
• Faxes or e-mails copies of COA to customer when required.
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

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.
• Ability to perform all Testing SOPs.
• Knowledge and ability to operate all testing equipment and scanner.
• Knowledge of raw materials and finished products.
• Knowledge of Product ID and traceability system.
• Knowledge of customer requirements for finished packages.
• Ability to create a Certificate of Analysis for all products.
• 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
• Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.

Physical Demands
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

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to:

• moving mechanical parts
• fumes or airborne particles
• noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud noise

• Employees are required to wear mandatory PPE(8 to 12hrs per shift)which include:
• safety glasses
• hearing protection when on production floor
• steel toe shoes/boots when on production floor
• specific gloves when performing specific tasks

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.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with expected 2021 revenues of $4.6 to $4.7 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

• Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
• Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses

Avient employs approximately 8,400 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:
At Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as Lead by Women, HYPE and Pride to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.
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.
Job Summary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 – $22.00 per hour