Quality Associate

* Coordinates the testing schedule at the beginning of each shift.
* Communicates with manufacturing what needs to be tested and when it will be ready to test.
* Maintains the testing schedule to ensure that all products are tested.
* Performs applicable testing on inbound raw materials as required.
* Performs applicable in process testing and finished product testing as required.
* Enters test data in the appropriate files on the computer.
* Prints out test data sheets when testing is complete, signs and gives them to QA Manager for review.
* Communicates test results that are out of range with QA manager.
* Certifies outbound shipments with a COA.
* Keeps the test sample board and log up to date.
* Insures that all material in QA testing areas and the lab is properly identified and labeled.
* Communicates all issues, concerns, and maintenance and supply needs to supervisor.
* Updates appropriate incoming shift personnel on applicable QA related activities.
* Keeps lab and surrounding areas organized and clean.
* Helps QA Supervisor in the documentation maintenance of specifications and R&D projects.
* Faxes or e-mails copies of COA to customer when required.
* Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

* US High School diploma, GED equivalency or equivalent experience
* Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required
* Previous experience working in a quality-driven environment

* Ability to create a Certificate of Analysis for all products.
* Proven mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and fix common problems
* Self-starter with initiative, attention to detail, and strong work ethic
* Able to work within a team environment
* Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.

Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.

Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!

We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.

By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient's strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.

At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, 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 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. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.