Quality Technician I

About the Role

The Quality Technician position provides a quality product to the customer by collecting samples and performing tests on raw materials, materials in process, finished products, and competitive products.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples and performs accurate quality control testing to ensure product quality.
• Provides verbal and/or written test results to management and production staff in a timely manner.
• Assists manager with customer service issues as directed.
• Examines laboratory and/or core samples to determine their physical and chemical properties.
• Uses a variety of instruments and calculations to determine conformity.
• Performs various tests to make certain that samples meet required standards.
• Records, analyzes, certifies, and prepares summaries of findings.
• Maintains records of test results using various databases.
• Assists with customer service issues as required.
• Troubleshoots to determine the reason for problems or complaints.
• Collects samples from various areas of the plant as required.
• Provides leadership and/or guidance to less experienced Tech QC and/or Inspectors on more complex assignments.
• Coordinates work to ensure that repairs are completed in a timely manner and according to priority.
• May train new employees.
• Communicates problems in operations, unwarranted deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law.
• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promotes a culture of safety and exhibits these behaviors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• Associates/Technical Degree in Chemistry or other science-related field (Preferred)
• 0-1 year of work experience
• Less than 10% travel
• Excellent math skills at the algebra level
• Detail-oriented
• Able to prioritize work
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including respirators.
• Subject to applicable law, employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Location: Holly Hill Cement Plant, SC