2nd Shift Chemical Mixer

Why Oatey?

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. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Because our business is growing, we need to hire top talent. We're hoping you're that future team member!

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 in a manner to ensure that safety, quality and production goals are met on a daily basis.

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):

• Establishes and maintains 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.

• 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.

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