Quality Control Analyst

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and troubleshoot automated Gamma Metrics Ramos PGNAA
• Data entry and manipulation, run applications, software maintenance, and general troubleshooting of computers
• Use chemical and physical methods to prepare and analyze all samples with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Maintain communications and issue orders and memoranda to plant personnel to ensure compliance with quality control and uniformity parameters
• Create new or modify existing analytical procedures as required to facilitate improvement or optimization of process control and preventative maintenance knowledge
• Aid Q.C. Supervisor in monitoring and ordering laboratory supplies, performing monthly inventories, and performing other duties as assigned
• Maintain, monitor, and calibrate equipment to comply with all specifications

Requirements/Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills customer service orientation
• Must pass a written laboratory exam
• Proficient at reading, writing, math, and operational logic
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a variety of details
• Ability to produce accurate and timely statistics
• Ability to comply with all plant, company, and MSHA safety rules and regulations
• Sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground)
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles, stoop and crawl under and into enclosed spaces
• Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings
• Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry, and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
• Will have exposure to all levels of noise that require the use of hearing protection
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and some overtime when required
• Exposure to cement, clay, limestone, and various chemicals

Education

• High school diploma/GED

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$34.87 to $36.87 plus shift and weekend differential pay

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.