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? - **Cleveland Manufacturing** 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! **Position Summary** 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. **Position 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):** + 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 and Experience** + 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. **Education and Certification** + High School Diploma or equivalent required. + Some college preferred with advanced mathematics and/or science background preferred. **Compensation Range for the Position:** $17.59 - $22.87 - $28.14 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, a