Aggregate Quality Control Technician

About the role

Haydon Materials, LLC, located in Central KY, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway company established in 1952. For over 70 years, Haydon Materials has been providing the various aggregate and stone products needed for commercial, industrial, and residential developments, as well as many of the major infrastructure and public works projects throughout the bluegrass state. Haydon Materials is currently seeking an Aggregate Technician based out of our quarry located in Bardstown, Kentucky. The position reports to the plant manager. A successful candidate for this role will be a reliable self-starter with previous aggregate quality control experience.

Responsibilities

• Report to Quality Control manager
• Communicate test results in a timely manner
• Visually inspect stockpiles, material sources, and truck loads at plant sites
• Daily monitoring of stockpile construction to comply with segregation & contamination standards. Notify management immediately if contamination is observed
• May be required to fill-in to meet production goals
• Comply with all MSHA and company regulations & policies
• Responsible for inspecting materials being produced, testing samples, interpreting and reporting results, and conducting routine and special laboratory testing to ensure conformance with (ATSM), (AASHTO), and (DOT) standards
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and appearance standards along with product quality
• Travel required with company vehicle

Required Work Experience

• 2+ years of quality control experience

Critical Attributes

• Team player: Willing to assist others and foster a positive & productive team atmosphere. Works effectively and cooperatively with employees to achieve shared goals.
• Communication: Active listener with the ability to adapt messages to the respective audience. Communicates clearly both verbally and written.
• Customer Focused: Builds and maintains positive customer relationships, prioritizing their needs and using feedback to improve products.
• Problem Solving: Ability to find practical solutions, adapt to unexpected change, and hands on to implement fixes

Additional Requirements

• Prompt and regular attendance
• Able to foster strong safety-oriented culture
• Able to display strong communication skills, able to organize work, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively
• Able to work in various outdoor environments
• Perform general physical activities
• Computer savvy
• Exposure to loud noises
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Flexible schedule with weekend work

What We Offer

• Retail Savings 401(k)
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career Advancement Opportunities