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 highly motivated, skilled individual to fill the position of Labourer at our Nepheline Syenite Operation located at the Blue Mountain facility.

The candidate will be required to perform the following duties:

• Sweep, shovel, and vacuum rock, sand and dust.
• Utilize a wheelbarrow to move rock, sand, and dust.
• Assist in Dust Collectors
• Work while wearing respirator, safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Work in extreme weather conditions, including cold, heat, snow and mud
• Fill operator positions within the plant for planned and unplanned absences
• Fill job classifications created by annual vacation relief positions that are vacant.
• Assist the maintenance crew as required
• Possess the ability to learn, understand and follow all Health & Safety policies/procedures
• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by supervisors
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned

Required Skills

• Literacy in English, both written and spoken.
• High School diploma or GED
• Computer skills and further education an asset
• Should have manual dexterity, physical strength and coordination
• Possess good communication skills, basic analytical skills and an ability to read and carry out instructions
• Must be comfortable working independently, under supervision and in team settings.
• Mechanically inclined
• Willing to perform repetitive or routine tasks
• Availability to work shift work and weekends.

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• Pension Plan
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we recognize 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, age, disability, or veteran status.

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

Covia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Please advise if you require accommodation; we will work with you to meet your needs.

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