Wathena, KS | Full-Time | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts | Overtime Available Earn Great Pay. Build a Career. Join a Global Industry Leader. Are you an experienced Production Operator, Chemical Operator, Process Operator, Plant Operator, Manufacturing Technician, Maintenance Technician, or Military Veteran looking for a stable career with advancement opportunities? Omya is immediately hiring Production Operators to join our growing Wathena, KS manufacturing operation. Salary Range: Starting at $24.00/hour + Shift Differential This range reflects the base salary for this role. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity. Why Experienced Operators 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 What You’ll Do • Operate automated and semi-automated production equipment • Load raw materials into manufacturing systems • Follow production formulas and batch sheets • Conduct product quality testing • Record production and inventory data • Support preventative maintenance • Maintain a clean and safe work environment Required Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED • Mechanical aptitude • Basic computer skills • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime • Manufacturing, production, maintenance, military, or industrial experience strongly preferred Preferred Qualifications • Chemical plant experience • Process operator experience • Industrial maintenance experience • Forklift experience • Laboratory testing experience • Basic chemistry knowledge Work Environment The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. This includes lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, operating machinery safely, and working in varying environmental conditions. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Long-term career stability, technical skill development, advancement opportunities, and exposure to advanced manufacturing processes. Apply Today! We encourage Plant Operators, Chemical Operators, Production Operators, Manufacturing Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, and Veterans to apply. Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.

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