Utility Operator I

Covia•Fort Smith, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Covia is seeking a Utility Operator for its Fort Smith, Arkansas location. The role is accountable for the safe and productive operation of plant equipment to produce quality product. It is a safety-sensitive position that works rotating shifts and reports to the Operations team. Compensation is $25.15 per hour. The Utility Operator follows applicable MSHA regulations and site safety procedures, uses Covia’s SLAM (Stop, Look, Analyze, Manage) risk protocol, reports hazards and incidents, and works only when fit to do so safely. The position involves physical manual labor, equipment monitoring and operation, process adjustments, inspections, sampling, material handling, and completing production paperwork. Covia emphasizes the values of Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage, and supports an inclusive and respectful workplace. The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a range of benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated experience contributing to a production or operations team to meet set targets.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and health, including experience identifying and managing risks.
Ability to operate computer programs as required.

Nice To Haves

Kiln or ball mill operations experience.
Experience in heavy industry, mineral processing, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Follow applicable MSHA regulations and facility safety and health procedures, including Covia’s SLAM risk protocol.
Report near misses, unsafe acts or situations, and injuries immediately; communicate safety information to others who need it.
Follow site procedures and instructions from the supervisor or team lead.
Operate plant equipment safely and efficiently to reduce damage and downtime and maintain product quality.
Perform manual labor, including shoveling, sweeping, carrying material, and climbing ladders.
Operate equipment such as bucket elevators, ball mills, belt and pneumatic conveyors, dust collectors, kilns, and screens.
Monitor plant equipment, interpret readings and instruments, and make process adjustments as needed.
Complete required paperwork accurately and professionally.
Assist with continuous improvement projects as needed.
Conduct pre-shift and routine equipment and area inspections and maintain safe work areas.
Communicate daily shift inspection findings to the Production Supervisor and Kiln Operators.
Ensure material flows through the process to product bins and tanks.
Collect and process raw material and product samples, record and report results, and change operating parameters as required or directed.
Safely move, switch, load, and offload rail cars using a Track Mobile.
Safely load and offload trucks, accurately weigh loads on the truck scale, and prepare bills of lading.
Safely operate forklifts.
Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas using a handheld shovel and broom.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.