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Operator Coating Plant - 2nd Shift

Covia
paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Ottawa
3448 East 2153rd Road (Show on map)
Mar 26, 2026
Description

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 has an immediate opening for an Operator Coating Plant 2nd Shift role at the Technisand Wedron facility, located in Wedron, IL.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:



  • Use computer to monitor and operate plant
  • Monitor production process, make adjustments as directed
  • Complete shift paperwork and documentation
  • Maintain quality control processes to ensure production of in-spec products
  • Operate forklift, skid steer as needed
  • Fill raw additives, handle chemicals
  • Clean mixers with various handheld tools
  • Operate all equipment in a safe manner while maintaining production
  • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor



The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:



  • Basic computer skills (email, Windows, Office)
  • Prior experience with computer-controlled processes
  • Ability to climb ladders and rail cars
  • Experience operating fork trucks, pallet jack, track mobile, skid steer
  • Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts if necessary or stay over shift if needed



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 Plan with Company Matching
  • Vacation + Paid Holidays
  • Sickness and Accident Program, Life / AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program


An Equal Opportunity Employer

IND2

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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