Quality Control Technician

About the role

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Testing materials produced to assure compliance with internal and external specifications
• Providing technical services and support to internal and external customers
• Sustaining efforts to guarantee compliance with environmental agencies
• Assisting with quality control efforts including attention to detail and maintaining control charts and other required records
• Aiding sales staff and management with customer service responsibilities

Requirements

• 1+ years of quality control experience in the construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand & gravel) industry preferred but not required
• 3+ years of aggregate, construction, asphalt, sand, gravel, cement, or concrete experience is strongly preferred but not required
• Skilled in operating quality control lab equipment and testing materials
• Demonstrable knowledge of aggregate testing procedures including gradations, crushed count, deleterious count, basic geological knowledge
• PREFERRED certifications: KYTC Certified Aggregate Technician
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and Stonemont, or similar
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking
• Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously throughout the day
• Basic math and computing/technology skills
• Flexible schedule (Days and possible Saturday shifts, and overtime as needed)
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; be able to work on a team
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision
• Operate testing equipment and company vehicles in a responsible and safe manner
• Perform daily housekeeping operations and maintain a clean lab environment
• May be called upon at the discretion of the manager to perform other duties

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and physical

Skills

• Quality control experience in the construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand & gravel) industry
• Aggregate, construction, asphalt, sand, gravel, cement, or concrete experience
• Operating quality control lab equipment and testing materials
• Knowledge of aggregate testing procedures including gradations, crushed count, deleterious count, basic geological knowledge
• Preferred certifications: KYTC Certified Aggregate Technician
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and Stonemont, or similar
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Lifting capacity of 50 pounds continuously
• Basic math and computing/technology skills
• Flexibility with scheduling
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Safe operation of testing equipment and company vehicles
• Housekeeping and maintenance of a clean lab environment

Benefits

Rogers Group, Inc. provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe drug-free working environment. As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service
• Annual performance-based merit increases
• Career growth/advancement opportunities

Pay

Wages starting at $23.00 per hour for this role. Overall compensation will be based on experience and skill set of the selected candidate.

Schedule

Full-Time Day Shift