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 has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Production Lead position at the Menomonie facility in Menomonie, WI.

 

The successful applicant will have the following Key Accountabilities:

 

Complete and adhere to all MSHA and COVIA safety training and policies. Perform and/or oversee the completion of equipment and area inspections as necessary and maintain a safe work environment. Must be able to use plant maintenance tools and safely operate all Plant equipment including manlifts, forklifts, skid steer, haul truck, dozer, excavator, and front-end loaders.  Must be able to assist, perform, and train new employees in all Plant roles (i.e. Operator Dry Plant, Operator Load Out, Operator Wash Plant, Operator Heavy Equipment, Utility, and Mechanic) Oversees daily clean-up of all Plant work areas (washing, sweeping, shoveling, etc.). Oversee and perform as needed daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities (PM’s) as directed. Foster and oversee the work management process on Site and ensure all employees are trained in and adhere to the work management process.  Work with Administrative Specialist to ensure timely creation and closing of PM’s and work orders. Oversee and assist in minor and major maintenance repair activities as directed. Immediately reports and reacts to all Site emergencies and reports up through management and other departments/agencies as appropriate. Participate in all Plant meetings (i.e. daily and scheduling, weekly work order backlog review, monthly Safety Committee, etc.) as directed. Communicate with contractors, customers, Covia employees, and others as directed to carry out daily Plant Operations activities. Communicate daily work expectations with all hourly employees at start of shifts to ensure everyone is aware of daily work needs (tool-box talks).  Ensure all work activities completed by hourly employees are properly communicated back to Production Lead daily. Communicate necessary information between hourly employees and management as appropriate. Production Lead directly oversees all hourly front-line employees, filling in all work areas as needed, ensures all procedures and safety practices are followed, and acts in a supervisory role in the absence of Plant Management as directed by Plant Manager. Ensures all necessary permits are established and used for all daily Plant activities (i.e. Hot Work, Working from Heights, Confined Space, picking/hoisting, etc.).  Communicate and work with Plant Coordinator Environmental Health & Safety to achieve these requirements. Perform all other duties as needed or directed. The above duties reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements inherent in the job.  Other work will be assigned and utilize scheduled time or to meet exceptional conditions.  Job incumbents are required to observe all safety practices and wear specified safety devices.

 

The successful applicant will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

 

Must have capacity to work in all outdoor year-round weather conditions, inside unheated or uncooled buildings, and inside machinery. Must be able to work from elevated worksites or man-lifts. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and lift and carry 60-pound objects. High school diploma or GED equivalent Previous mechanical and electrical experience highly preferred Previous heavy equipment operating experience preferred Literacy in English, both written and spoken Ability to learn and operate computer programs Safety awareness

 

Benefits:

 

Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental 401K with company matching PTO + 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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