Production Associate
Avient
Production Associate
About this role
To safely manufacture products in accordance with production schedules, quality standards, and health & safety procedures, ensuring products are produced efficiently, accurately, and to the required specification.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Manufacture products in line with production plans, batch sheets, and work instructions.
- Accurately weigh, measure, and add raw materials in accordance with batch instructions.
- Verify raw material descriptions, batch numbers, product codes, and quantities before use.
- Operate mixers, pumps, filling equipment, and associated production machinery safely and efficiently.
- Complete production records, batch documentation, and traceability records accurately and on time.
- Carry out in-process quality checks and report any non-conformances, deviations, or equipment issues.
- Operate Forklift Trucks (FLT) safely and in accordance with company procedures and training.
- Ensure all materials, products, and packaging are correctly identified and labelled.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and site quality activities
- Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Management teams to achieve operational objectives.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of numerical and alphabetical accuracy
- Ability to accurately follow batch sheets, manufacturing instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to identify errors and discrepancies in product codes, batch numbers, labels, and documentation.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work safely under pressure whilst maintaining quality standards.
- Basic computer literacy and experience completing production documentation accurately.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
Previous manufacturing experience essential, within chemical industry preferred.
Valid Reach Truck FLT Licence, refreshed within the last three years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Production Associate position at Avient?
The salary for this Production Associate role at Avient is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Production Associate position at Avient located?
This Production Associate role at Avient is based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Production Associate role at Avient full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Production Associate role at Avient.
How do I apply for the Production Associate position at Avient?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Avient's official application portal hosted on oraclecloud where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Production Associate job at Avient posted?
This Production Associate position at Avient was posted on Aug 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Production Associate
Avient
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