Plant QC Lab Technician

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time.

About the role

We are currently searching for a Plant Quality Control Lab Technician to join our Baton Rouge Plant team. Quality control technicians are responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates lab equipment and instruments
• Tests samples of products for conformity and standards
• Visually inspects for quality control
• Prepares and submits QC reports
• Performs general housekeeping and maintenance tasks to ensure clean and safe lab and warehouse
• Experience in devising and reviewing plans, documents, and specifications
• Assesses daily job tasks for potential quality and safety concerns
• Communicates deficiencies with the plant manager and crew and works towards a solution
• Participate in TAR meetings
• Helps maintain clean and orderly job site
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must observe and abide all Barriere safety regulations

Requirements

• 1 year of Construction or Quality Control experience
• HS Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of Construction Material testing experience
• Associate degree in construction major or related major

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions, such as cold, heat & humidity
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push or pull up to 70 lbs.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.