Safety and Quality Technician

About the role

Pavestone, part of The QUIKRETE® Companies, has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Safety/Quality Technician at its Montgomery, NY facility. The role requires 2‑5 years of manufacturing experience with extensive EH&S and/or quality background.

Responsibilities

• Quality: Ensures that all quality control requirements are fulfilled with the frequency as specified in the Pavestone PQP manual.
• Ensures that all logs and files related to the quality control function are legible, well‑organized, and properly maintained.
• Evaluates quality data, regarding both finished product and raw materials, communicating trends to the Plant/General Manager, the Regional Quality Control Manager.
• Investigates causes and takes corrective action.
• Trains personnel for appropriate action when specifications are not being met.
• Supervises quality control activity by other staff.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in proper working order and ensures that laboratory conditions are within standards.
• Ensures that any non‑conforming product is properly identified for a decision on disposition by the Plant/General Manager.
• Ensures that samples are retained as specified in Pavestone PQP Manual, or as instructed.
• Safety: Responsible for oversight, implementation, and continuous improvement of Pavestone’s Safety and Health program.
• Performs new employee training and onboarding as it relates to the safety program.
• Active in monthly plant trainings as well as task‑specific safety training.
• Works alongside Plant Manager and General Manager on environmental compliance.
• Participates in company safety committee.
• Conducts incident investigations to determine root cause & corrective actions.
• Performs periodic site assessments.
• Serves as a safety “coach” and is a resource for all plant employees.

Qualifications

• College degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety; will accept practical experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task.
• Must have strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Must have strong analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Bi‑lingual (English and Spanish) a plus but not required.
• Strong computer knowledge along with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety footwear, and hearing protection).
• Offer may be contingent upon passing a drug test for this role.

Pay

Competitive pay

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Health savings and flexible spending account
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid vacation
• 11 Paid holidays
• Growth & Development opportunities
• Employee Discounts