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

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
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