Wastewater Technician I
Salina, Kansas Job ID 26-1802 Date posted Mar. 03, 2026 Category Manufacturing JobsStarting Pay: $25 per hour
Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 1st
Hours: 5:30 am – 3:30 pm
What We Offer:
- Weekly Friday pay
- Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
- 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
- Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
- 3 Health Plans
- 2 Dental Plans
- 2 Vision Plans
- Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support
If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!
What You Will Do:
- Mixes and administers chemicals at appropriate dosages and rates as directed. Helps receive, store and dispense bulk chemicals and absorbents.
- Cleans and services wet-wells, catch basins and septic tank traps. Inspects and maintains plugs in all designated loor drains in plant.
- Collects, stores and properly disposes of waste products such as aerosol cans, paint, used brushes and rollers, drums, used absorbents and oil filters.
- Drains, cleans and inspects all tanks and pits.
- Services and operates electronic sampler. Catches and tests pH samples.
- Responsible to maintain appropriate records and logs.
- May calibrate and operate hazardous gas detector.
- Assists in the diagnoses of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, plumbing or related problems and applies appropriate corrective action as directed.
- Helps perform minor repairs to gearboxes and electrical motors and may help adjust/program electronic equipment.
What You Will Bring:
- High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
- Minimum of 0 to 2 years of related experience.
- Ability to read and interpret safety documents, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to complete work orders and enter the required paperwork into a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email career.search@schwans.com.
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