Loadout Technician

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, located in Oregon, IL, has an immediate opening for a Blending and Loadout Technician. 

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure Safety is the top priority. All activities are to be completed following the best safety practices as defined by Corporate Safety and Health procedures and MSHA regulations.  Enforce known safety regulations with over the road truck drivers. 
• Load trucks and railcars in an expedient manner so that there is minimum waiting time for all truck and rail shipments. Complete the required paperwork so that it is neat, clear and accurate.
• Test the appropriate blend for each product and provide a COA as required.
• Provide directions to the carloading activities to fulfill the daily and weekly shipping schedule.
• Manage the product bin levels and control the levels between the various product bins, so that screen production is maximized.
• Calibrate scales and participate in quality audits as required.
• Complete customer Sample Requests.
• Work overtime as needed to fill-in for vacation and sickness vacancies
• Actively participate in Plants Quality Improvement Program & Continuous Improvement Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in shipping or other industrial setting
• Experience with quality control a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and computer programs

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances
• 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, age, disability, or veteran status.

 The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits. 

 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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