Operator

Operator Position 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

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.