Operator

Covia; Town of Thompson (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent healthcare benefits

401K with company matching

Vacation + paid holidays

Disability plans and Life / AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Covia is seeking an immediate Operator for our Thompson, OH plant. You will operate crushers, screeners, dryers, and conveyors, with potential to run heavy equipment after one year. Safety and inspection discipline are essential as you carry out daily production tasks.

We value teamwork, basic math/reading skills, and dedication to quality. A high school diploma is required and forklift/ skid steer experience is a plus. Competitive hourly pay and benefits await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math and reading skills expected.
• Willingness to work long hours as needed.
• Knowledge of basic tools and their uses.

Responsibilities

• Operate plants such as crushers, screeners, dryers, conveyors, skid steers.
• Perform safe operations and ensure equipment is inspected.
• Troubleshoot and fix plant problems as they arise.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in the facility.
• Potential to operate heavy equipment after one year in role.

Skills

Tools knowledge

Teamwork

Hours flexibility

Basic math & reading

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift experience

Skid Steer experience

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.

Covia is looking for an immediate Operator for our plant in Thompson, OH.

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Key Accountabilities

• Perform all duties in a safe manner, following all safety regulations and safe work practices and assuring all equipment has been inspected and is in a safe working condition
• Use various types of plants (crushers, screeners, dryers, conveyors, skid steers)
• Potential to operate heavy equipment including loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, forklifts after one year of experience in the Operator role
• Cleaning up tail pulleys with shovels or hoses, greasing plant, running skid steer to clean
• Troubleshoot and fix problems as they arise in the plant
• General tasks in the bagging/production facility
• Complete maintenance and housekeeping around the facility

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of basic tools and their uses
• Motivated, results oriented, and able to work in a team environment
• Ability to work well with others, be respectful, and respond to supervisor instructions
• Ability and willingness to work as many hours as necessary to accomplish duties.
• Basic math and reading skills
• Forklift or Skid Steer experience a plus

Position Details

• Hourly rate of $20-$26 depending on experience

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

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, age, disability, or veteran status.

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

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability plans and Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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