Mill Operator - 2nd shift

About the role

Covia is looking for a dynamic Mill Operator who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Troy Grove, IL location. Hours: Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm.

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 at 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 screen house
  • Perform systematic startup of blowers, screens, mills, conveyors, elevators. 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 maintenance workers & management as necessary
  • Maintain housekeeping in working area
  • Ensure Plant equipment is properly shut down at end of shift if required, area is inspected, and any problems are reported to management

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 2-3 years of experience required

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, and 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