Laborer, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC, Quality Control - QC Analysts​/Managers

Job Summary

The Quality Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of ensuring quality in Growing Media and Mulch products at the plant-level, including, but not limited to formulation oversight and testing; incoming raw material inspection, testing, and approval; ensuring that all established specifications and processes are followed.

• Oversight and testing of product formulations
• Inspection, testing, and approval of incoming raw materials
• Follow all established specifications and processes
• Investigate and resolve Customer quality complaints
• Prepare and submit all required reports to Oldcastle or applicable agency
• Provide/produce and prepare samples for sales as needed
• Work with Regional Quality Manager and Site Manager to ensure all information is documented daily and correctly
• Complete hourly required volume checks on all production lines on the retail side of the business assuring better control on fill rates to minimize excess bag weight
• Assuring the quality of the material is acceptable (color, size, and shape)
• Retaining and recording all text samples for premium and pulling required preen samples
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

• Experience with lab and testing procedures preferred
• Some experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Some mechanical aptitude or experience with production processing equipment preferred
• Interest in horticulture or gardening is a plus
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be able to problem-solve, with a strong sense of goal attainment
• Good housekeeping skills required
• High school degree required; associate’s degree preferred
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step‑by‑step instructions
• Adequate computer skills
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds each
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping and reaching
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust and dirt

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.