laborer Canada
Job description
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 is looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to fill the position of Labourer at our Nepheline Syenite Operation located at the Nephton Plant northeast of Peterborough, ON.
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
Minimum Requirements
- 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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