Production Operator I - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Covia•Mauk, GA

14h•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 Production Operator who will have a positive impact on our team at our Junction City, GA location. The Production Operator 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Basic computer skills (email, Windows, Office)
Ability to climb ladders and rail cars
Experience operating equipment
Ability to use hand tools
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Willingness to work rotating shifts if necessary or stay over a shift if needed and is required

Responsibilities

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
Complete electronic entry of quality and performance data for the operation
Perform pre-shift and routine equipment and area inspections; maintain safe work environments in the Mine, Wet Plant, Dry Plant, & Loadout areas.
Perform systematic startup of area equipment.
Inspect equipment to ensure operating safely within parameters
Collect and process samples, record results, and change operating parameters as required.
Check and maintain communications with appropriate departments.
Maintain housekeeping in assigned area.
Ensure Process equipment is properly shut down at end of shift if required, area is inspected, and any issues reported to Management
Operate Heavy Equipment such as skid steers, front end loader, etc.
Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by the mine operator or a supervisor at the operation
Take any other reasonable and necessary course of action to ensure anyone is not exposed to an unacceptable level of risk
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
Be capable of shoveling on a continuous basis.
Other duties as assigned.
Be capable of working on all production shifts, which include, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts.
Be capable of walking on uneven ground and up and down hills.
Be capable of climbing ladders and working at height.
Be capable of wearing a respirator, safety harness, safety glasses, hard hat and other Personnel Protective Equipment.
Be capable of working in year-round outdoor conditions which include hot, cold and wet weather.