Avient
Manufacturer of specialized and sustainable polymer material solutions.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2000
- Employees
- 9,200
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Ashish K. Khandpur
- Type
- Public
- Listed
- NYSE: AVNT
- Subsidiaries
- Dyneema, Avient Specialty Inks, Avient Protective Materials, Colorant Chromatics, NEU
About
Avient Corporation is a premier global provider of specialized and sustainable polymer materials solutions and services. Headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio, the company is dedicated to solving complex material science challenges for customers across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, transportation, packaging, building and construction, and consumer goods. Avient's comprehensive portfolio includes specialty engineered materials, advanced composites, color and additive systems, and polymer distribution services. The organization focuses on innovation to help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world, leveraging its expertise to create products that enhance performance and protect the environment. The company was formed in 2000 as PolyOne Corporation through the consolidation of The Geon Company and M.A. Hanna Company, rebranding to Avient in 2020 following the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business. This transformation marked a strategic shift towards becoming a pure-play specialty materials company. Avient operates globally with approximately 9,200 employees and manufacturing sites in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The company is committed to sustainability, with initiatives focused on people, products, the planet, and performance, and is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
Open positions
1st Shift - Production Associate (Hand Lamination)
Produce composite laminates to be used in the production of advanced aerospace composite laminate to be used in sails, medical devices, outdoor applications, etc. This position will set up, operate, adjust and clean…
Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist (Part-Time)
Join Avient’s dynamic team as a Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist and enjoy the flexibility of part-time remote work! Dive into a role where your sourcing skills will connect top talent with an innovative leader…
2nd Shift - Production Associate (Hand Lamination)
Produce composite laminates to be used in the production of advanced aerospace composite laminate to be used in sails, medical devices, outdoor applications, etc. This position will set up, operate, adjust and clean…
Marketing Associate - 2027 Leadership Development Program
Job Summary The Marketing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) accelerates professional development by placing participants in key marketing roles and functions during a two-year rotational program. The program…
Quality Manager
Position is an on-site position to manage the overall plant quality system and product testing. This person may be responsible for the supervision of Quality Technicians. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversees…
Project Engineer
The Project Engineer provides technical and project management services to produce high quality Dyneema® fiber including Dyneema® Purity, Dyneema UD® and Dyneema® Tape products in a safe, cost effective manner while…
Senior Warehouse Associate (1st shift)
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 (based off relevant experience) Schedule: 1st Shift; 8:30AM-5:00PM; Monday - Friday (possible overtime on Saturdays) Position is responsible for a variety of warehouse duties including packing,…