2nd Shift Chemical Mixer II

4700 West 160th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

About the Company

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo. At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world.

About the Role

The Cleveland plant is an air-conditioned environment with a team atmosphere and a commitment to safety and quality. As a Mixer, you will make batch mixes using established formulations and methods to ensure that safety, quality, and production goals are met on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Completes mixing tasks on a rotational basis as assigned by the supervisor/team leader of the department.
• Safety (daily requirements):
  • Follow all company safety procedures in completion of job duties.
  • Verify that all safety-related devices, machine guarding, signage, etc. are in place and functioning prior to releasing equipment for production.
  • Wear required PPE for job function.
  • Participate in 6S events in the department and throughout the facility.
  • Sustain 6S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work.
  • Manage and handling of hazardous waste.
• Productivity (daily requirements):
  • Perform minor equipment set-up and adjustments; operate all necessary mixing and testing equipment.
  • Gather and verify all raw materials for each batch mix per the double check sheet.
  • Follow standard operating procedures on check sheet to make required batch mixes.
  • Maintain mixes for all lines while performing other duties assigned by department.
  • Complete required documentation.
  • Complete production records and data entry as required (DPR’s, process monitor, production summaries, double check sheets, work orders, etc.).
• Lean (daily requirements):
  • Utilize LEAN Thinking in formal and informal settings including participating in LEAN Events (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Projects, Just-Do-It), submitting Suggestions, attending LEAN Training, and improving work cell/areas of responsibility daily.
  • Use visual tools and display boards and update them as appropriate.
  • Document all changes resulting from LEAN activities according to ISO guidelines.
  • Accept and embrace change necessary for continuous improvement.
• Teamwork (daily requirements):
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers by willingness to take on additional responsibility and/or support.
  • Substitute and back-up production line positions if and when necessary.
• Communication (daily requirements):
  • Maximize the flow of communication for effective performance within the department and between shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of various equipment (fill machines, pallet jack, box knife, batch gun, mix tanks, drum mover, microscope, viscometer, and computer) is helpful.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work at a fast pace in order to meet department units and production needs.
• Ability to work as a member of a team to meet department goals.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders, charge sheets, and PPE requirements.
• Safety-oriented.
• Respirator fit test and respirator questionnaire required upon hire and annually.
• 24-hour HAZMAT training upon hire, and 8-hour HAZMAT annually.
• Compounding, quality, or science education is preferred.
• Some product knowledge is preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college preferred with advanced mathematics and/or science background preferred.

Pay

Compensation Range: $17.59 - $22.87 - $28.14 USD per hour. Target Cash Profit Sharing: 5.00%. Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance.
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing.
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation.
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents.
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates.
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.