Production Operator

Covia; Roff (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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 in Roff, OK is seeking a Production Operator to support the Operations team. You will ensure safe, efficient operation of mine and plant process equipment including mobile equipment, pumps, cyclones, conveyors, thickeners, and loadout.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety regulations (MSHA/CFR), teamwork, and timely completion of paperwork, with opportunities to participate in continuous improvement and plant optimization.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical training in pumps, conveyors or similar is preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow CFR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely to maintain productivity and quality.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and monitor equipment performance.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and report issues to management.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

English fluency

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical training in pumps/conveyors (preferred)

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

MSHA CFR awareness

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 the Operations team at its Roff, OK location. As a Production Operator, you will ensure the safe and productive operation of the mine and plant process equipment including mobile equipment, pumps, cyclones, conveyors, thickeners, truck & rail loadout, etc.

Key Accountabilities

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, to 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, to 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 and 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 Mine, Wet Plant, Dry Plant, & Loadout areas.
• Perform systematic startup of area equipment.
• Inspect equipment to ensure operating safely within parameters
• Ensure sand flows from the mine, through the wet process, dry process, & final product loadout.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Literacy in English, both written and spoken required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training in pumps, computer systems, conveyors, or similar preferred
• Previous experience within mining operations (preferably sand) preferred
• Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver against set targets preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks preferred
• Ability to operate computer programs preferred
• This job position includes safety-sensitive job duties

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.