First Shift Mixer — Fast-Paced, Safety-Driven

Oatey Fr; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oatey is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operator at our Omaha facility. You will make batch mixes following established formulations to support daily production goals while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating mixing equipment, verifying raw materials, documenting production data, and participating in Lean events to improve efficiency. A high school diploma and reliability are required; prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college preferred with advanced mathematics and/or science background.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes mixing tasks on a rotational basis as assigned by the supervisor/team leader of the department.
• 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.
• 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.).
• 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.

Skills

Safety procedures

LEAN thinking

Teamwork

Documentation

Reading work orders

Attention to detail

Hazmat training

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma

Some college (math/science)

Tools

Batch mixing equipment

Viscometer

Microscope

Mix tanks

Job description

Oatey is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operator at our Omaha facility. You will make batch mixes following established formulations to support daily production goals while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating mixing equipment, verifying raw materials, documenting production data, and participating in Lean events to improve efficiency. A high school diploma and reliability are required; prior manufacturing experience is preferred.