Creel Stocker

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma (Required) with at least 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing, production, or equivalent military technical experiences / training.
• Working knowledge and/or routine use of and experiences with business processes and platforms such as:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Manufacturing operations systems
• Equipment digital interfaces
• Safety, Health and Environmental requirements and practices
• Continuous Improvement methodologies
• This role requires working on a rotating shift schedule. Assignments (shifts, equipment and production area) are adjusted based on business needs.
• Production technicians are expected to work with team members and other support resources to ensure “first time right” material.
• Overtime will be assigned and/or requested based on business needs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and understanding of machine controls and instrumentation.
• Ability to follow appropriate SHE procedures.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and applicable work instructions.
• Taking responsibility and being accountable for personal behaviors and performance (self, equipment and product).
• Analytical skills to be able to spot issues/deficiencies of varying complexity within the manufacturing process quickly and take appropriate and timely action to rectify.
• Mechanical competency and knowledge including equipment assembly.
• Ability to make informed and data driven decisions quickly, at times under pressure.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation via hand-written forms and electronic database systems.
• Effective communication skills to receive information related to site and area goals, expectations and other pertinent information and translate to action in daily activities.
• Ability to organize, schedule and follow-up on activities based on area expectations and needs.
• Ability to contribute to, support and drive change management in the area.
• Capability to have interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to effectively communicate with teammates and other area support groups.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead cranes.

Competencies 

• Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

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.