Utility

Covia; Troy Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K

Paid time off

Disability & Life

EAP

Job summary

Covia is seeking a dynamic Utility employee to join the Operations team at the Troy Grove, IL Resin location. The role supports safety, quality and productivity by operating skid steers, forklifts and track mobiles, loading railcars and trucks, and performing basic equipment maintenance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and experience with hand tools. The job requires lifting up to 100 lbs, willingness to work rotating shifts, and compliance with Covia's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills (email, Windows, Office).
• Ability to climb ladders and rail cars.
• Experience operating fork trucks, pallet jack, track mobile, skid steer.
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate Skid Steer / Track Mobile / Lift Truck.
• Operate process equipment and load railcars, trucks and silos.
• Record data for Quality, Environmental and Safety as required by procedures.
• General maintenance of plant grounds and equipment.
• Place railroad cars using Car Puller / Track Mobile.
• Load/unload liquid bulk tanker trucks.
• Use PPE and Safe Chemical handling and storage.
• General clean‑up.

Skills

Forklift operation

Track mobile operation

Skid steer operation

Pallet jack operation

Hand tools use

Basic computer skills

Lifting heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

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.

About the Role

Covia is looking for a dynamic Utility employee who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Troy Grove, IL Resin location.

Key Accountabilities

• Operating Skid Steer / Track Mobile / Lift Truck
• Operating process equipment and loading railcars, trucks and silos
• Operate Process Equipment
• Record all necessary data for Quality, Environmental and Safety as required by Company procedures and policies
• General maintenance of plant grounds and equipment
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Placing railroad cars using Car Puller / Track Mobile
• Ability load/unload liquid bulk tanker trucks
• Use of proper PPE, Safe Chemical handling and storage
• General clean‑up

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic computer skills (email, Windows, Office)
• Ability to climb ladders and rail cars
• Experience operating fork trucks, pallet jack, track mobile, skid steer
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools
• Willingness to work rotating shifts if necessary or stay over shift if needed

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