Operator Utility I 2nd Shift

Covia•Tamms, IL

5h•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 Utility Operator who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Elco, IL location. The Utility Operator 1 is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the plant and must possess aptitude for multiple disciplines and be proficient in the operation of equipment associated with all functional areas within the plant. The Utility Operator also backfills all operator positions within the plant for planned and unplanned absences and also assists the maintenance crew as required. The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities: Safety 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 If the worker has information that other persons need to know to fulfil their obligations or duties under the CFR, or to protect themselves from the risk of injury or illness, to give the information to the other persons Work or carry out the worker’s activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk To the extent of the worker’s or person’s involvement, to participate in and conform to the risk management practices of the operation Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by the mine operator or a supervisor at the operation Work at the operation only if the worker is in a fit condition to carry out the work without affecting the safety and health of others General 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 Operations Perform the duties of Packaging System Operator as required and directed by supervisor Perform the duties of Shipper as required and directed by supervisor Perform the duties of the Bulk System Operator as required and directed by supervisor Perform the duties of the Crusher Operator as required and directed by the supervisor Perform the duties of the Control Room Operator as required and directed by the supervisor Assist with plant maintenance as required Maintain housekeeping in the plant

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
2-3 years of experience required
Safety awareness
Good time-management skills
Detail oriented
Dependable
Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a repetitive basis throughout the work-day
Prior exposure and understanding of operational equipment in a plant
Demonstrated ability to operate mobile equipment
Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver against set targets
Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks
Ability to operate computer programs preferred

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
If the worker has information that other persons need to know to fulfil their obligations or duties under the CFR, or to protect themselves from the risk of injury or illness, to give the information to the other persons
Work or carry out the worker’s activities in a way that does not expose the worker or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk
To the extent of the worker’s or person’s involvement, to participate in and conform to the risk management practices of the operation
Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by the mine operator or a supervisor at the operation
Work at the operation only if the worker is in a fit condition to carry out the work without affecting the safety and health of others
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
Perform the duties of Packaging System Operator as required and directed by supervisor
Perform the duties of Shipper as required and directed by supervisor
Perform the duties of the Bulk System Operator as required and directed by supervisor
Perform the duties of the Crusher Operator as required and directed by the supervisor
Perform the duties of the Control Room Operator as required and directed by the supervisor
Assist with plant maintenance as required
Maintain housekeeping in the plant