Production Operator I - 3rd Shift

Covia; Mauk (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K match

PTO & holidays

Disability and life

Employee assistance

Job summary

Covia in Junction City, GA is seeking a Production Operator to ensure safe, productive plant operation across Mine, Wet Plant, Dry Plant and Loadout areas. You will perform pre‑shift inspections, collect samples, adjust process parameters, and record quality data daily.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, basic computer skills, ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills (email, Windows, Office).
• Experience operating equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to site procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Operate equipment safely to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Record quality and performance data daily.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Experience operating equipment

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Willingness to work rotating shifts

Ability to climb ladders

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.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Production Operator who will have a positive impact on our team at its Junction City, GA location. The Production Operator is accountable to ensure the safe and productive operation of the plant and must possess aptitude for multiple disciplines and be proficient in the operation of equipment associated with all functional areas within the plant.

Key Accountabilities

• 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
• Complete electronic entry of quality and performance data for the operation
• Perform pre‑shift and routine equipment and area inspections; maintain safe work environments in the Mine, Wet Plant, Dry Plant, & Loadout areas.
• Perform systematic startup of area equipment.
• Inspect equipment to ensure operating safely within parameters
• Collect and process samples, record results, and change operating parameters as required.
• Check and maintain communications with appropriate departments.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned area.
• Ensure process equipment is properly shut down at end of shift if required, area is inspected, and any issues reported to Management
• Operate heavy equipment such as skid steers, front end loader, etc.
• Comply with instructions given for safety and health of persons by the mine operator or a supervisor at the operation
• 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
• Be capable of shoveling on a continuous basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Be capable of working on all production shifts, which include, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic computer skills (email, Windows, Office)
• Ability to climb ladders and rail cars
• Experience operating equipment
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Willingness to work rotating shifts if necessary or stay over a shift if needed and is 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

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.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.