Warehouse Associate

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Covia responsibly provides mineral 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 sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

This position is located in Fort Smith, AR. Hours of work will be 10 AM–6 PM and can flex during high‑volume periods to 6 AM–6 PM. The role typically works Monday – Friday.

• Perform each and every job in a safe and timely manner. Full adherence to all corporate and site safety policies.
• Mobile Equipment Operation:
  Ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner. Ability to perform routine pre‑shift equipment checks and report any issues immediately.
• Organization:
  Ability to move completed pallets of material to designated storage areas in a manner that conforms with existing procedures so that it can be easily retrieved and maintain product integrity.
• Maintain an accurate physical inventory of finished goods & consumables.
• Maintain accurate shipping schedule.
• Job order prep:
  Working knowledge of Microsoft Software:
  Word, Excel & SharePoint.
• Job order prep:
  Ability to work in IFS SMP to find and assign orders.
• Job order prep:
  Ability to locate orders in IFS and create manual BOLs, as needed.
• Load Trucks, Bulk & Containers:
  Ability to interface with drivers to accurately load customer orders.
• Load trucks accurately according to order number and shipping report.
• Ability to safely load pallets to prevent equipment or product damage.
• Ability to maintain product quality standards.
• Unload all consumables to include: bags, slipcovers, pallets, chemicals, etc.

• Housekeeping:
  Ability to keep a work area and completed job clean.
• Work productively and be able to arrange priorities.
• Able to train new employees on all functions and responsibilities of a Warehouse Associate/Loader.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Literate in English, both written and spoken required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years related work experience required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Patience while teaching.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Evaluation abilities to evaluate trainees.
• Previous experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software such as SAP, Oracle, IFS, etc. will be given preference.
• Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver against set targets.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks.
• Strong organizational skills.

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 mineral solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

• Live the Life‑Saving Rules.
• Build high‑performing work teams.
• Focus on customers.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset.
• Do the right thing, always.

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Vacation + Paid Holidays.
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long‑Term Care Insurances.
• Employee Assistance Program.

An Equal Opportunity Employer