Production Operator
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Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia's rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly-skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING AND PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) WHERE WE WORK, WITH WHOM WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE. We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia's business growth objectives. Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.Covia is looking for a dynamic Production Operator who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Oregon, IL location.The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:* Work in a safe manner and abide by all Covia and MSHA safety rules, regulations and best practices.* Be physically capable of performing job duties of a General laborer, which include but are not limited to:* 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.* Be capable of working on all production shifts, which include, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts. This is a union environment and junior employees are assigned to the least desirable position on the least desirable shift.* Be capable of push, pull, lift and carry 50 pounds on a continuous basis.* Be capable of shoveling on a continuous basis.* Be capable of being trained to operate stationary and mobile equipment in a harsh quarry environment.* Knowledge of operating mobile equipment or maintenance practices is desirable.* Be capable of reading and understanding safety warnings, safety procedures and written Job Instructions.* Be capable of completing other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:* High school diploma or GED equivalent required.* 2-3 years of experience required.Benefits:* Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental* 401K* Vacation + Paid Holidays* Disability, Life / AD&D, and Accident & Sickness Insurances* Employee Assistance ProgramAt 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 wages, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.An Equal Opportunity EmployerIND2