Production Operator- 1st Shift

Oatey Manufacturing Position

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, GF Thompson, 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?

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.