Quality Control Technician

Standard Materials Group, Inc. is a CRH company producing and providing Ready Mix and Materials transportation serving Arkansas and Oklahoma. Standard Materials Group, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving customers since early in the 20th Century.

About the role

Provide inspection, testing services, and documentation for ready mix plant facilities. Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, facility managers, DOT personnel, State, County, and Municipal personnel, and material suppliers. Assist the company in elevating customers’ perception and general quality of mix designs, achieving the elimination of lost loads, generating backup data necessary for mix optimization, and overseeing the inspection process of DOT jobs.

Responsibilities

• Use accepted methods to inspect, sample, and test aggregates, concrete, or other materials for the purpose of quality control.
• Sample and test mixtures to stay in compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance.
• Monitor and test process functions and materials daily to ensure products meet or exceed requirements of the appropriate agency or customer.
• Prepare and record accurate information; maintain test results database.
• Obtain required certifications in a timely manner.
• Maintain all laboratory equipment, keeping track of all certification paperwork on lab scales and other equipment that requires annual re-certification.
• Follow quality control plans and guidelines as assigned.
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.
• Perform general cleaning of work areas.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must obtain and maintain DOT certifications required to test concrete as required by state regulations.
• Less than one year of experience in a related field is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Valid driver’s license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA (e.g., face shield, safety shoes, coveralls).
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of all DOT regulations, such as sampling frequency, sampling methods, graduation requirements, and quality requirements.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.
• Ability to perform simple mathematic calculations.
• Basic computer skills, including working with email and simple spreadsheets.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lift, carry, and hold materials, tools, and supplies.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hold weights of 5-10 lbs in a stretched arm position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs (minimum) on a repetitive basis.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to work extended hours if needed.
• Job hazards include exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and all weather conditions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• $1500 Sign On Bonus
• 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 the Company

CRH has a long and proud heritage as 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.