Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking a Quality Control Technician. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview:

This position involves the performance and record keeping for quality control tests that will require the successful applicant to have the ability to perform and understand aggregate gradations, specific gravities, moisture testing at the plant and in the lab, concrete field testing for air, slump, unit weight and casting concrete test specimens, customer interaction to help with service coordination and help to resolve any quality issues that could arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test concrete and aggregate products for quality and conformance to specifications
• Have some basic materials understanding for rock, sand, cement, flyash and chemical admixtures
• Basic material record keeping
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively with dispatch, batch plant operations, drivers and QC personnel
• Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, swings, weekends and holidays if needed
• Must have the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively
• Must pass the MSHA Safety course

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

One to two years prior QC experience preferred

ACI Level 1 Certification Helpful

WAQTC Certification Helpful

Work Requirements:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instruction

Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software

May be subject to drug testing, medical exams and physical agilities testing

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

Must have a current and valid driver's license with a good driving record

CDL not required but helpful

Must have clean driving record

Key

Competencies:

Customer Service
- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
Responds promptly to customer needs

Teamwork
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit

Judgment
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment

Planning/Organizing
- Uses time efficiently

Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Accepts responsibility for own actions

Safety and Security
- Observes safety and security procedures;
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly

Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment;
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time

Dependability
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals

Initiative
- Asks for and offers help when needed

Innovation
- Generates suggestions for improving work

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee…