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Plant Laborer Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Plant Laborer

Hughesville, MO · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Essential Functions * Assist in plant operations including production, quality control, loading, and shipping * Shovel work, sweeping, lifting, cleaning, and acting as a spotter * Uses a variety of ...

Plant Laborer

Hughesville, MO · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Essential Functions * Assist in plant operations including production, quality control, loading, and shipping * Shovel work, sweeping, lifting, cleaning, and acting as a spotter * Uses a variety of ...

Plant Laborer

Hughesville, MO · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Assists Plant Operators, and Equipment Operators, with general duties as requested * Must be willing to cross-train in all plant areas * Learn to operate plant-specific mobile equipment * Perform ...

Plant Laborer

Hughesville, MO

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Essential Functions * Assist in plant operations including production, quality control, loading, and shipping * Shovel work, sweeping, lifting, cleaning, and acting as a spotter * Uses a variety of ...

This position is responsible for assisting with plant clean-up and providing support for surface crushing operations. This position will also serve as a back-up to the Plant Operator I by controlling ...

This position is responsible for assisting with plant clean-up and providing support for surface crushing operations. This position will also serve as a back-up to the Plant Operator I by controlling ...

This position is responsible for assisting with plant clean-up and providing support for surface crushing operations. This position will also serve as a back-up to the Plant Operator I by controlling ...

Asphalt Plant Groundsman AMAT Springfield, Missouri, United States Job ID: 528235 APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete ...

Join us as an Asphalt Plant Ground person and become an essential part of our team. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to develop valuable skills, advance your career, and contribute to ...

Plant Service Laborer

Columbia, MO · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

The Plant Service Laborer is an entry-level field position responsible for providing hands-on support to a small outside plant crew during the installation, repair, and maintenance of underground ...

Plant Service Laborer

Columbia, MO · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

The Plant Service Laborer is an entry-level field position responsible for providing hands-on support to a small outside plant crew during the installation, repair, and maintenance of underground ...

Plant Manager

Kirksville, MO · On-site

$164K - $205K/yr

* Guides department managers in the development of labor usage strategies to better utilize resources, reacting to changes in production demands and deadlines. * Communicates to management and plant ...

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How much do plant laborer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for plant laborer in Missouri is $12.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.30 and $14.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Plant Laborer vs Equipment Operator?

AspectPlant LaborerEquipment Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; OSHA safety trainingHigh school diploma; OSHA safety training; sometimes certifications for specific equipment
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, factories, plantsConstruction sites, industrial facilities, plants
Job DutiesAssisting with materials, cleaning, basic maintenanceOperating machinery like bulldozers, cranes, forklifts
Industry UsageCommon in construction, manufacturing, utilitiesCommon in construction, mining, utilities

While both roles work in industrial settings, Plant Laborers perform manual tasks and assist with site preparation, whereas Equipment Operators handle machinery operation. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on skills and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Plant Laborer job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $26,748 per year, or $12.9 per hour.

Plant Laborer

Martin Marietta

Hughesville, MO • On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Martin Marietta Materials rating

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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Martin Marietta is currently looking for a motivated individual to join our rock-solid team at our Sedalia Quarry in Sedalia, MO. This position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment and helping with plant maintenance, production and equipment operation.    
 

Essential Functions   

  • Assist in plant operations including production, quality control, loading, and shipping
  • Shovel work, sweeping, lifting, cleaning, and acting as a spotter
  • Uses a variety of tools and clean-up equipment to support production operations such as removal of material on and from beneath the plant
  • Assists Plant Operators, and Equipment Operators, with general duties as requested
  • Must be willing to cross-train in all plant areas
  • Learn to operate plant-specific mobile equipment
  • Perform daily pre/post-shift inspections on equipment and maintain maintenance log
  • Maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility
  • Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.   

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that may require long hours and weekend work.   

Required Education and Experience   

  • High School degree
  • 1+ year related experience
  • Valid driver's license

Additional Eligibility Qualifications   

  • Heavy Equipment Operations
  • Welding/Maintenance experience

Other Duties   

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice


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About Martin Marietta

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Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete and asphalt.

Industry

Coal, metals and minerals mining

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Raleigh, NC, US

Year founded

1994