Quality Specialist | Nights | Mill Creek Limestone

Position Summary

The Quality Control Specialist assists in insuring all activities assumed by the laboratory are conducted in a safe, efficient, organized, and productive manner while providing needed technical support to the Production, Sales, and Exploration teams.

New Hire Orientation & Safety Training are held only twice a month in the Bridgeport, TX training room. Be prepared for travel and overnight accommodation up to 1‑3 days. Accommodations & reimbursements are covered for travel more than 50 miles.

• Perform laboratory testing with the goal of achieving high productivity while ensuring the integrity of results for District and Division projects.
• Maintain Martin Marietta’s safety culture, demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Log in, test, and report materials from operations, rail terminals, and exploration promptly.
• Assist District and SW Division plants in quality control and quality issues as needed.
• Support training of new plant‑level QC technicians in daily QC activities with a goal of superior quality.
• Help all District production plants optimize production without sacrificing quality.
• Provide training and support to sales and production teams, including QC submittals to customers.
• Travel to District plants and rail terminals to sample aggregates, ensuring quality products are met and resolving non‑standard products.
• Sample materials at customer job sites to confirm quality delivery.
• Respond to customer complaints promptly, resolving defective materials while considering monetary impact.
• Aid Martin Marietta customers professionally and develop strong working relationships with all teams.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory and surrounding area.
• Use proper sampling and testing techniques with appropriate equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

• At least three (3) years of experience in aggregate quality testing.
• Knowledge of relevant industry specifications and testing procedures (e.g., ACI, ASTM, ODOT, TxDOT, NTCOG).
• Self‑starter with the ability to work under limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional communication with employees, sales personnel, managers, and customers at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet research.
• Physical ability to lift and perform laboratory and field testing activities.
• Willingness to travel long distances by car or other means, including overnight stays on short notice.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stoop, crawl, reach, bend, kneel, and walk up to 200 yards over rough or uneven terrain.
• Network to work a flexible schedule, including potential overtime and weekends.
• Commitment to safety and required protective equipment.
• Participation in industry technical meetings and training sessions.
• Continuous learning of industry changes and educational programs for personal growth.

• Competitive Pay with annual performance increases.
• 2 night‑shift premium.
• PTO available from day one.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Pension Plan.
• Full medical, health, and wellness benefits starting first day.
• Prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance plan.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and short‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability options and life insurance.
• Spouse and dependent life insurance.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• Direct deposit payroll.
• Educational/tuition assistance and college scholarship program.
• Matching gift program.
• New auto purchase discount plans.

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.