Production Associate I (60000145)

Description

PolyOne Corporation is a leading global polymer services company with sales of over $2 billion. We offer a competitive salary, incentive and benefit plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts and 401 (k). For more information about PolyOne visit www.polyone.com The Production Associate I sets up and operates resources to combine dry and/or liquid chemicals into customer products. Ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meets customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with PolyOne policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to mixing procedures.
-Obtains the correct documentation for the batch. Ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area. In certain product lines, may be required to obtain the correct ingredients for mixing and weigh out the ingredients to meet the recipe specifications.
-Empties the ingredients into the resource in the correct order, following the blend list. Operates the resource to mix the ingredients according to procedures. May operate one or more resources at a time or may partner with another operator. Takes samples of the batch to quality control for testing. Follows lab instruction as to adding raw materials to the batch to bring it into specifications. Labels finished product.
-Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition. -Coordinates removal of completed batch with the material handler. -Performs all required machine cleaning.
-Completes and maintains all required SAP documents.
-Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
-Provides training on mixing processes/procedures to new employees as needed.
-Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:
-Requires high school diploma or GED equivalency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-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/material identifications.
-Must have math skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide and the ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
-Must be able to effectively communicate in English one-on-one and in small group situations.
-Must have ability to reason and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
-Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a wide variety of small hand tools, scales, spatula, barrel cart, hand trucks, fork lift, utility knife, and mixer/blender machinery and computer equipment.

Required Length & Type of Experience:
-6 months to 1 year of related industrial experience preferred, but not required.

Required Certification, Licenses, Registration:
-May require obtainment of a Fork Lift Operator's License.

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 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 frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. -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.
-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.

HOURLY CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: All individuals are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the PolyOne Hourly Core Competencies listed below as applied to the position.
-Safety/Housekeeping - Adheres and commits to safety regulations and policies; maintains a clean and orderly work area.
-Quality of Work- Demonstrates a commitment to quality, accuracy and neatness of work.
-Quantity of Work - Demonstrates an acceptable amount of work produced in a given period of time.
-Position/Work Knowledge- Maintains knowledge of the key aspects of the position and work being performed.
-Initiative- Exhibits an ability to perform the position with minimal direction; willing to learn and take on new tasks.
-Reliability- Shows an ability to get work done consistently.
-Attitude- Shows courteousness and respect to fellow co-workers; open to feedback and constructive criticism.
-Teamwork- Demonstrates an ability to work and communicate with others in a team environment.
-Attendance- Exhibits dependability by being present and punctual for position assignment.

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: All individuals are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the PolyOne Core Competencies listed below as applied to the position.
-Principled - Acts in the best interests of the company
-Achieving Results with a Sense of Urgency
-Adaptability - Reacts positively to change
-Interpersonal Skills - Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
-Problem Solving Skills
-Continuous Improvement & Process Focus

To submit your Resume and Salary history you must apply to http://careers.polyone.com No phone calls please.

PolyOne Corporation is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or Vietnam veteran status.