What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Clerk position at Avient?
General Summary:
Perform clerical duties related to Planning, Scheduling, Shipping and handling of orders. Shepherd orders through the plant from beginning to end. The position will work in business unit encompassing warehouse and plant scheduling areas of responsibility.
Essential duties and Responsibilities:
- Printing, maintaining, corking and delivery of orders
- Utilize and maintain electronic scheduling tools as well as visual planning board.
- Liase and coordinate with Supply Chain department (Finished Good Planners and Raw Material Planners)
- Perform administrative warehouse functions such as processing deliveries, pick lists, shipments, final confirmation of orders, etc.
- Support multiple departments in SAP related requirements
- Backup for Plant Administrator as needed
- Contribute to implementation of improvement projects within the department.
- Run related meetings as required (eg: open order meetings)
- Follow all corp. ESHA guidelines and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
Physical demands include walking, lifting, standing, climbing frequently. Able to work at heights, in inclement weather conditions, and wear prescribed PPE. Able to work in a manufacturing facility, sometime under noisy conditions. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and problem-solve.
Scope:
Manufacturing Plant.
Competencies:
- Ability to continuously adjust priorities
- Nimbleness and flexibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong Analytical and problem-solving analysis
- Able to work well independently and in teams
- Strong aptitude for learning new processes and systems
- Detail oriented
Education:
High School Diploma or GED-Completed
College Degree-Preferred
Experience:
- Production/Fulfillment experience in manufacturing- Preferred
- Warehouse—shipping documentation- Preferred
Skills and Certifications:
Personal Skills—Analytical -Proficient
Personal Skills—Quantitative -Proficient
Personal Skills—Problem Solving- Proficient
Personal Skills—Conflict resolution-Basic
Software Skills—SAP-Intermediate
Software Skills—Microsoft Excel-Proficient
Software Skills—Other Microsoft applications-Preferred
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