Mill Operator - 2nd shift

Covia; Troy Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Healthcare Benefits

401K with Company Matching

Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays

Disability Plans and Life / AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Covia is seeking a qualified Operator to support our minerals processing operations in the United States. The role involves performing pre-shift inspections, starting up and running screening and processing equipment, and collecting samples to monitor quality and performance.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. Covia offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2–3 years of experience in a related role are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift and routine equipment inspections in the screen house.
• Perform systematic startup of blowers, screens, mills, conveyors, and elevators; ensure safe operation.
• Collect and process samples, record results, and adjust operating parameters as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping in the working area and report problems to management.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Safety

• Comply with applicable MSHA regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures applying to the worker or person that are part of a safety and health management system for the mine.
• If the worker has information that other persons need to know to fulfil their obligations or duties under the CFR, or to protect themselves from the risk of injury or illness, give the information to the other persons.
• 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.
• Ensure, to the extent of the responsibilities and duties allocated to the worker or person, that the work and activities under the worker’s control, supervision, or leadership is conducted in a way that does not expose the worker or person or someone else to an unacceptable level of risk.
• To the extent of the worker’s or person’s involvement, participate in and conform to the risk management practices of the operation.
• Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by the mine operator or a supervisor at the operation.
• Work at the operation only if the worker is in a fit condition to carry out the work without affecting the safety and health of others.
• Not do anything willfully or recklessly that might adversely affect the safety and health of someone else at the operation.

General

• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner which is most efficient and reduces damage, downtime, and quality issues.
• Complete required paperwork in an orderly, accurate, and professional fashion.
• Assist with any continuous improvement projects as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.

Operations

• Perform pre‑shift and routine equipment and area inspections; maintain safe work environments in the screen house.
• Perform systematic startup of blowers, screens, mills, conveyors, elevators; inspect equipment to ensure operating safely within parameters.
• Collect and process samples, record results and change operating parameters as required.
• Check and maintain communications between maintenance workers & management as necessary.
• Maintain housekeeping in working area.
• Ensure plant equipment is properly shut down at end of shift if required, area is inspected, and any problems are reported to management.

The Successful Incumbent Will Have The Following Minimum Qualifications

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

Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values—Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members Are Expected To

• Live the Life‑Saving Rules.
• Build high‑performing work teams.
• Focus on customers.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset.
• Do the right thing, always.

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.

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work‑related factors and without regard to non‑work‑related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.