Production Operator

Covia•Oregon, IL

21d•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 the Operations team at its Oregon, IL location. The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities: Work in a safe manner and abide by all Covia and MSHA safety rules, regulations and best practices. Be physically capable of performing job duties of a General laborer, which include but are not limited to: 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. Be capable of working on all production shifts, which include, 1 st , 2 nd , or 3 rd shifts. This is a union environment and junior employees are assigned to the least desirable position on the least desirable shift. Be capable of push, pull, lift and carry 50 pounds on a continuous basis. Be capable of shoveling on a continuous basis. Be capable of being trained to operate stationary and mobile equipment in a harsh quarry environment. Knowledge of operating mobile equipment or maintenance practices is desirable. Be capable of reading and understanding safety warnings, safety procedures and written Job Instructions. Be capable of completing other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
2-3 years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operating mobile equipment or maintenance practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

Work in a safe manner and abide by all Covia and MSHA safety rules, regulations and best practices.
Be physically capable of performing job duties of a General laborer
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.
Be capable of working on all production shifts, which include, 1 st , 2 nd , or 3 rd shifts.
Be capable of push, pull, lift and carry 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
Be capable of shoveling on a continuous basis.
Be capable of being trained to operate stationary and mobile equipment in a harsh quarry environment.
Be capable of reading and understanding safety warnings, safety procedures and written Job Instructions.
Be capable of completing other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.