Quality Control Technician

About the role

Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to break into the construction industry, or looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you’ll be testing samples of aggregate & concrete to ensure that only the best quality materials are used as we work together to build our communities.

We work hard, and we have fun doing it! If you’re a problem solver with a knack for details, you enjoy working with a team, and are passionate about delivering high-quality products, you'll thrive in our quality control department tackling a new challenge each day. Limited experience? No worries! We’ll assist with training to provide you with the skills you need to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples from concrete or aggregate plants
• Performs field tests for density or other properties
• Performs and records aggregate gradations
• Performs field tests for concrete performance
• Process samples using a variety of testing equipment and procedures
• Record data and enter information into computer systems
• Communicates with plant staff
• Performs general clean-up and maintenance duties as assigned
• Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Minimum Qualifications include:

• Ability to obtain A.C.I Concrete Technician certification and concrete Strength Testing certification
• Valid driver’s license required
• Demonstrates good performance, safety and attendance
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic mathematics
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all departments and customers on the phone and in person
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, without direct supervision
• Demonstrates a willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills
• Must pass DOT physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing

Preferred Qualifications include a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• GRIP – with at least 90 lbs. of force
• CLIMBING – in, around, and on equipment
• HEAVY LIFTING – of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist
• AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground
• FLEXIBILITY – awkward reaches
• BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying
• VISION – 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions
• HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration.

Benefits

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
• Potential for Overtime
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Pay

Wage Scale for Position: $23.00-$27.35/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime.