Mixer - First Shift

Position: Mixer I - First Shift
## Mixer I - First Shift Apply:
Omaha, NE (Manufacturing):
Full time:
Posted Today:
R S. 67th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 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?
- ** Position Summary
** 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.
** 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.
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