Plant Laborer

Sanitation Technician

Wathena, KS | Full-Time | M-F 7 am – 3:30 pm | Overtime/Weekends as Needed

Keep Operations Running Safely. Join a Stable Team. Build Practical Facilities Skills.

Are you an experienced Industrial site laborer? That can perform manual and operational tasks to keep manufacturing, industrial, or processing facilities running safely and efficiently.

Salary Range: Starting Pay: $20.00–$22.00/hour

This range reflects the base salary for this role. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Why Candidates Choose Omya

• Global company with operations in more than 50 countries
• 140 years of industry leadership
• Internal advancement opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Safety-first environment
• Company values driven organization

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to build experience in facilities, sanitation, and basic maintenance
• Safety-first workplace with clear procedures and support from site leadership
• Consistent work expectations with practical, visible impact on daily operations
• Career Advancement Opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Support basic upkeep; including sweeping, dusting, and shoveling of material run off
• Perform and document routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance activities
• Identify and report pest concerns, leaks, broken equipment, safety hazards, or other facility issues to a supervisor or manager
• Collect, sort, and dispose of garbage, waste, and recycling in accordance with site waste removal and recycling procedures
• Stock, organize, and maintain supply rooms to ensure supplies are available
• Complete minor facility maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs
• Support operations as needed in other departments

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to safely operate equipment and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to keeping work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently after training
• Patient, flexible, and willing to support changing facility priorities
• Ability to recognize and report health, safety, pest, maintenance, or equipment concerns promptly

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a laborer
• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial facility environment
• Basic maintenance experience, including minor repairs, general upkeep, or supply room organization
• Preferred experience with forklift, dingo, or bobcat

Work Environment

This is a highly active, hands-on position in a manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Extended periods of shoveling, sweeping, walking, and standing
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs, and manual cleaning activities
• Repetitive physical tasks performed throughout the workday
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Operating cleaning and sanitation equipment safely
• Working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, including heat and cold
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and following all safety procedures

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role offers dependable work, practical facilities experience, and a direct opportunity to support employee safety, site cleanliness, and operational excellence every day.

Apply Today!

We encourage experienced Industrial Facility Cleaners, Sanitation Technicians, Groundskeepers, Maintenance Assistants, and candidates with strong reliability and attention to detail to apply.