Quality Lab Technician
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA -
Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA
We are looking for a QUALITY LAB TECHNICIAN to join our Newberry, FL plant. As a Quality Lab Technician with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials the prime objective is to assure that all lab equipment is operating within designed specifications, and lab testing is conducted according to the latest standards. The Lab Tech reports to the Quality Manager and Quality Coordinator. The LT must be able to operate laboratory equipment, X-ray equipment, computer and office equipment, hand tools, dolly, mobile equipment, and all additional tools and equipment required to perform the job.
Whyapply
Competitive wages. Opportunities for overtime.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.
Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with Plant rules, quality standards and Company policies.
- Perform analysis on samples such as raw material, raw mill, clinker, coal, cement.
- Ensure all laboratory equipment is working properly.
- Ensure servicing and training requirements are met for all laboratory equipment.
- Perform inspections and maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Report any test results falling outside of KPIs or ASTM / AASHTO specifications.
- Perform adjustments and minor repairs to equipment as required.
- Use LDMS, ICMS, Plant Focus, or other computerized management tools.
- Inspect laboratory and quality control equipment on a regular basis and prepare work orders as required.
- Ensure proper disposal of chemicals and samples.
- Work with other departments to solve quality related problems.
- Sample, split, package, and ship samples for third party testing.
- High School diploma.
- Knowledge of chemistry and mathematics.
- Experience with computers and Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of the cement manufacturing process.
- Ability to evaluate data without supervision.
- Make decisions and communicate well both verbally and in writing.
- Work well under the pressure of annual external reference lab inspections and annual proficiency testing.
- Preferred: two-year associate’s degree in related field.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Willing to work a 12‑hour rotating schedule.
- A friendly and team‑oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
- Hands‑on training for employees and opportunities for advancement.
- A company dedicated to continuous improvement.
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