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Logistics Technician

Avient Corporation
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Greenville
5750 Martin Luther King Junior Highway (Show on map)
Feb 27, 2025
We are currently accepting internal applications until 02/28/2025. Applications submitted after this date will only be considered based on the needs of the hiring process at that time Are you looking for a stable job with great benefits and pay? Consider becoming part of the Avient team! We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the important details! Pay: $21/Hour Hours/Days: 2, 2, 3 rotating 12-hour days Job Summary The Logistics Technician provides effective, efficient, and economical services for the receipt, storage, and movement of materials and components to support Dyneema LP and Dyneema fiber production, as well as production support activities for fiber production components. The Logistics Technician operates within Avient Protective Materials to support Fiber Solutions and Life Protection manufacturing facilities at the Greenville site supplying raw materials and shipment of finished goods efficiently and effectively to avoid bottlenecks in the manufacturing processes impacting production plan; and to adhere to EPA regulatory requirements for hazardous waste shipments. 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! The selected candidate may be required to work several different shifts in other areas of the plant. What we expect from you: Dependable - On time/Good attendance Working overtime as needed Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members Apply now or continue reading for more details! Essential Functions Key Areas of Accountability / Responsibility 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 Protective Materials requirements, rules and procedures b) Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way c) Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management Avient Protective Materials Values - Must strive to behave in line with Avient Protective Materials Values, supporting and encouraging colleagues in their alignment with our Values. Aspires to demonstrate exemplary behavior with respect to the Avient Protective Materials values inside and outside APM. Manufacturing Excellence - Avient Protective Materials wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes. Work safely and follow all applicable procedures and policies. Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of: employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property limited to a "need to know" only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or APM, property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of APM property and keys. Load and unload internal and carrier freight, and process documentation as required. Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw, intermediate and finished products. Prepare product boxes and inserts for fiber packaging and prepare full boxes for shipment. Perform inventory-related entries in SAP system as required with accuracy. Assist in the training and guidance of other team members. Clean, store, maintain components used in production and production support areas as required. Safely handle liquid and solid hazardous wastes. Load/unload bulk liquid and solids, perform transfers from liquid waste tank, and handle drummed waste. Prepare chemical additives used in the fiber production process. Perform routine inspections of hazardous waste storage facilities, logging required data. Safely perform disassembly of fiber production spinning blocks, and ready these and other components for off-site cleaning. Comply with all job-related regulatory and training requirements in a timely manner. Actively promotes team involvement in area. Uses group diversity and individual strengths to positively contribute to the profitability of the company and maintain harmonious working relationships. Responsible for compliance with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, recipes, SOP's, and other related documentation and activities. Ensures Company guidelines and policies relating to quality, safety, housekeeping and cost effectiveness are met. It is the responsibility of each employee to work in a safe and responsible manner in order to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace. Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements. Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste by reviewing DYNPRO SHE DYN 653 and general awareness presentation. Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well. Perform other duties as assigned. Authorities Authorized to approve work permits per details included in DYNPRO SHE DYN 026. 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. Complexity of the Job Correctly receive, store, and monitor Dyneema critical raw materials to ensure Fiber and UD production will be supplied as required to meet monthly production plan, immediately reporting insufficient levels to Warehouse Supervisor and Production Planner. Complete all required training and follow procedures for processing of hazardous waste streams generated by Dyneema production. Ensure driver safety at all times while on-site during loading and unloading of raw materials. Education and Experience High school diploma and at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in a fibers production environment and/or equivalent military technical experience or training. Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes. Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures. Knowledge of scheduling procedures. Knowledge of changeovers/cleaning/set-up, work instructions. Ability to organize, schedule and follow-up on activities. Ability to plan buffers to achieve maximum process throughput. Basic mechanical skills & knowledge including minor equipment assembly. Tasks involve safely handling hazardous waste and rigging heavy metal components. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to read gauges, dials, meters and set controllers. Ability to follow verbal or written directions. Ability to create written procedures to define routine work processes. Knowledge of performance standards. Ability to coordinate hand-arm manipulations. Knowledge of SAP computer transactions in OTC, MM and WM modules. Knowledge of applicable site environmental regulations relative to hazardous waste. Basic Computer Skills Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color 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, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. Proper personal safety equipment needs to be used while performing this job and that equipment is dictated by the plant safety guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock, vibration, non-hazardous chemical agents and outside weather conditions. 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 and risk of electrical shock. 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.