1st Shift Chemicals Production Operator I

Oatey

Last Updated: 7/6/2026 8:04:29 AM

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Current Days Open
7
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$12.85 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$19.91 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
7
First Seen
6/30/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$12.85 (Hourly)
7/6/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$19.91 (Hourly)
7/6/2026

Full Job Description

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? - 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. Total Base Pay Range 12.85 - 16.38 - 19.91 USD Hourly Compensation Range for the Position: $12.85 - $16.38 - $19.91 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, 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. Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams Oatey is committed to a safe and transparent hiring process. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiting communications. How to recognize official Oatey communication: Emails will come from @oatey.com or oatey@myworkday.com We do not use unofficial or misspelled domains What Oatey will never do: Ask for payment or fees at any stage Request sensitive personal or financial information early in the process Make a job offer without interviews If something seems suspicious, do not engage. Instead, verify roles through our careers site and please make us aware by contacting recruiting@oatey.com. WORKING AT OATEY We value our associates and provide opportunities for growth. Oatey is a collaborative, diverse workplace attracting the brightest minds and creative thinkers in our industry. We constantly challenge associates to come up with new ideas and reward them for their efforts. As a result, many of our associates choose to stay and build long term careers at Oatey. http://oatey.com/careers

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