1st Shift Production Operator I

4700 West 160th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America

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?

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Position Summary

Participates in the filling of containers with various plumbing chemicals or assembling various plumbing products to contribute to the timely completion of customer orders for distribution.

 

Position Responsibilities

• Complete production tasks on a rotational basis as assigned by the supervisor/team leader of the department.
• Retrieve and verify raw materials; follow department procedures to produce, package, label, and palletize finished products.
• Process unused raw materials and maintain workplace organization throughout the day.
• Refer to charts for the necessary measurements, PPE, batch coding, etc.
• Complete production documentation as required.
• Inspect  product for quality (labels, weights, visual).
• Assist in the cleaning of the work area and department.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge and Experience

• Self-motivated with the ability to work at the appropriate pace to meet production targets.
• Ability to work in teams, communicate one-on-one or in small group.
• Manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of various equipment (Fill machines, pallet jack, box cutters, and batch/RF gun) is helpful.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard work instructions (SWIs), training, and equipment safety instructions.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, including wearing personal safety equipment and completing appropriate safety training.
• One-year relevant production work experience preferred.

 

Education and Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Compensation Range for the Position:

$12.85 - $16.38 - $19.91 USD

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

5.00%

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Oatey Total Rewards

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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