Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Quality Control Technician/Production Reports to: Production Manager

Location: Roanoke Valley Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for ensuring that raw materials and production processes conform to established company standards and finished product meets customer specifications

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

• Conducts various established tests on raw materials to ensure compliance with stated company standards and specifications.
• Communicates with raw material suppliers to resolve questions or issues as needed.
• Maintains accurate and current documentation of testing procedures and results.
• Works closely with sales representatives to ensure most appropriate and cost-effective product mix is developed or used to meet customer needs and specifications.
• Monitors product mixes on a daily basis to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Makes minor adjustments to mixes and processes as needed to ensure customer specifications are met timely and cost-effectively; also adjusts minor amounts of cementitious and aggregate content(s), subject to approval by QC Manager.
• Visits job sites regularly to observe and audit product quality and placement processes.
• Performs established tests on mixes and finished product to monitor product quality and ensure compliance.
• Works closely with plant operations to ensure product quality is maintained on a timely and cost-effective basis.
• Investigates customer complaints to include researching documentation and makes appropriate recommendation for resolution.
• Provides technical support and advice to operations, sales and customers as needed.
• Assists with developing, implementing and maintaining company quality policies, practices and procedures.
• Assists with training and educating employees on proper quality techniques and processes.
• Ensures compliance with established company, local, state and federal safety and environmental policies, practices and regulations.
• Maintains required and requested documentation.
• Prepares and provides information and reports as required or requested.
• Communicates ideas and concerns to plant managers, sales reps and QC Mgr. as appropriate.
• Operates plant batch console as needed.
• Maintains knowledge and competency in generally accepted company, industry and function tests and techniques as well as interpretation of results.
• Ability to batch concrete at all locations.
• Must be ACI and VDOT certified or ability to get certified.
• Help with plant up keep duties as designated by the Production Mgr.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma required with additional training or education strongly preferred in chemistry, statistics or quality management curriculum.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a manufacturing or batch environment with at least two years in ready-mix concrete preferred (one of which should be as a mixer driver)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Current valid driver’s license required. Prefer a Class B CDL.
• Must have a minimum of Level I DOT certification with Level II preferred.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Company vehicle
• Air meter and other related equipment
• Bucket
• Hose
• Various hand tools
• Telephone
• Two-Way radio
• Batch console

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional/frequent standing or walking on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Occasional sitting in vehicle or chair for extended periods.
• Occasional/frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and climbing.
• Must be able to climb at least 50 feet on ladder.
• Occasional/frequent reaching, grabbing, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED WHERE REQUIRED OR REQUESTED)

• Job duties are performed mostly outside with occasional exposure to extremes in temperature, moisture, dust and noise.
• Occasional/frequent exposure to moving equipment and moving machinery.
• Occasional exposure to cement, concrete, chemicals and admixtures.
• Occasional/frequent exposure to wet/dry, even and uneven surfaces.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience in Ready Mix Concrete?

Experience:

• Quality Control: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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