Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing Production

Apply for the Mixer I role at Oatey Company
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4334 S. 67th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 United States of America

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?

Makes 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.

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit…