Production Operator I - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Covia•Mauk, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Covia is looking for a dynamic Production Operator to join their team at the Junction City, GA location. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe and productive operation of the plant. The Production Operator must be proficient in operating equipment across all functional areas of the plant and possess aptitude for multiple disciplines.

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
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

Responsibilities

Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors
Operate equipment in a safe, efficient manner that minimizes damage, downtime, and quality issues
Complete required paperwork accurately and professionally
Assist with continuous improvement projects
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