Production Clerk

ABOUT AVIENT

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 as 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.

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.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EH&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.

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.

Job Summary

The Production Clerk position is responsible for warehouse and production administrative functions covering a combination of some or all of the following:

Maintain accurate production records & complete production confirmations/consumptions in SAP daily, including closing production orders Assist with the cycle count process, complete cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies Recording plant metrics and or key performance indicators (KPIs). Monitor and maintain min/max levels, reorder points, & safety stock levels for maintenance, safety & operating supplies. Purchasing production and maintenance consumables in purchasing software

Essential Functions

Complete daily production confirmations (TECOs) in SAP for process orders. Investigate and or resolve consumption errors. Prior to SAP job closure, review operator data entry to ensure accuracy of raw materials consumption and production cycle time (line events). Enter data in to SAP. Troubleshoot operator SAP data entry errors, investigate barriers to job closure, etc Assist with the creation and entering of cycle count documentation in SAP Perform cycle counts on the plant floor, including weighing material, and documenting weights Monitor and maintain inventory levels for operating, safety and maintenance supplies Effectively utilize purchasing software (Coupa) to purchase non-BOM materials, maintain vendors and maintain accurate pricing Own, manage and improve upon production CANBAN systems for inventory management May assist with updating and maintaining production training records Manage time and communication via Microsoft Outlook Other duties as assigned

Scope

Manufacturing Plant

Other

Reports to: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor/Lead, or Production Lead.

competencies:

Manufacturing/Maintenance - Fork Lift Operators License

Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity

Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills

Personal Skills - Reading/Comprehension

Personal Skills - Conflict Resolution Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Computer proficiency Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Experience with an ERP (SAP preferred) system Experience with an MRO Purchasing system (Coupa preferred) Strong math, measurement, and reading skills Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others in a team environment Abilities in prioritization, multi-tasking and problem solving while maintaining strong attention to detail

Additional Qualifications

Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills, Self-Motivated, Ability to Multitask, Ability to Work Independently, Time Management Leader of Self - Instills Trust, Action Oriented, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Demonstrates Self-Awareness, Communicates Effectively Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be sitting but may be required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may frequently be required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear. The employee will occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud.

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 (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride at Avient and Embrace 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 in hiring, promotion, development, compensation and advancement are based upon non-discriminatory factors such as, for example, 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.