What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator Dryer/Screen position at Covia?
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 Dryer/Screen Operator who will have a positive impact on our team at our Emmett, ID location. As a Dryer/Screen Operator, you will operator the dry plant , monitoring screens, loading rail cars and keeping the dry plant area clean and safe.
The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:
- Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment
- Assist with additional maintenance projects as needed
- Perform and document daily safety checks on heavy equipment and area inspections
- General housekeeping of the plant
- Perform all duties in a safe manner, following all safety regulations and safe work practices
- Perform quality control tests on products prior final shipment
- Maintain positive communication daily with other shift(s) regarding production, quality, and general plant performance
- Other duties as assigned
The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to work with normal supervision
- Communication skills
- Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
- Basic mechanical skills
- Basic knowledge of testing procedures
- Prior forklift or mobile equipment experience
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
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