2nd Shift Lab Technician – Minerals Testing

Covia; Wedron (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K matching

Vacation & holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Covia is seeking a Lab Technician for 2nd Shift at its Technisand Wedron location in Wedron, IL. The role supports the Operations team with sample preparation, testing, data entry, and safety adherence.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with laboratory procedures, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with physical and chemical laboratory testing procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Basic mathematics, statistical analysis, and particle size distributions.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and preparing product samples for analysis and storage.
• Conducting various tests according to established laboratory procedures.
• Utilizing computer applications to compile, record and report test results.
• Performing general housekeeping within the laboratory.
• Following Covia, MSHA and OSHA safety standards at all times.
• Working in a physically demanding work environment.

Skills

Laboratory testing procedures

Microsoft Office & computer apps

Math & statistics basics

Particle size analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Covia is seeking a Lab Technician for 2nd Shift at its Technisand Wedron location in Wedron, IL. The role supports the Operations team with sample preparation, testing, data entry, and safety adherence.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with laboratory procedures, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and rigorous safety standards.