Production Operator I - First Shift

Oatey; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Oatey, located in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks a Production Worker to assist in filling containers with plumbing chemicals or assembling products to meet customer orders for distribution.

You will rotate tasks, verify raw materials, and follow department procedures to produce, package, label, and palletize finished goods while maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety rules.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with ability to meet production targets.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Able to read and follow standard work instructions (SWIs) and safety rules.
• Knowledge of PPE and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading SWIs

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Production targets

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fill machines

Pallet jack

Box cutters

Batch/RF gun

Job description

4334 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?

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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.

• Inspectproduct 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.

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.

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career.