General Operator

Covia • Pardeeville, WI

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders. Covia is looking for a dynamic General Operator who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Portage, WI. location. The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities: Comply with applicable MSHA regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures applying to the worker or person that are part of a safety and health management system for the mine Carry out the activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion Assist with any continuous improvement projects as necessary Perform all other duties as needed or assigned The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required Previous experience in an industrial environment is a plus Basic computer skills and data entry are required Previous experience operating heavy equipment is a plus Previous experience within mining operations a plus Must possess the ability to perform in a physically demanding environment Commitment to Our Culture Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company. All Covia Team Members are expected to: Live the Life-Saving Rules Build high-performing work teams Focus on customers Demonstrate a growth mindset Do the right thing, always At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality, and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status. The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits. Benefits: Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental 401K with company matching Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays Disability plans and Life / AD&D Employee Assistance Program An Equal Opportunity Employer IND2

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must possess the ability to perform in a physically demanding environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an industrial environment is a plus
• Basic computer skills and data entry are required
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is a plus
• Previous experience within mining operations a plus

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable MSHA regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures applying to the worker or person that are part of a safety and health management system for the mine
• Carry out the activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk
• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors
• Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues
• Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion
• Assist with any continuous improvement projects as necessary
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Disability plans and Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED