Quality Control Technician

Sherwood Companies was established in 1934 and currently under the third generation owner and CEO, David Sherwood. Sherwood has become an industry leader in the Midwest by having the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction projects, while having a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities. Sherwood self-performs many types of civil construction including: earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for sampling asphalt product to ensure product meets required specifications. Partners and coordinates daily/weekly scheduling with management, plant personnel, crew members, and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to obtain necessary samples. Must be willing to perform testing on asphalt, concrete, aggregate and soils. This role is classified as safety sensitive.

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

* Properly follow all company policies and MSHA & OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environmental best practices

* Perform lab or roadway testing, analyses, and technical work daily to ensure quality and consistency

* Provides guidance to production staff on quality control issues and recommends adjustments to assure materials being produced are of highest quality

* Assist with mix designs and optimization efforts

* Produce, compile and review test results and comparisons that ensure consistency, as well as, understanding of short term/long term changes and variations to materials and products

* Correlates test results in relation to field complaints to determine cause and prevent future issues

* Able to handle flexible and changing schedules, locations, times and overtime as needed

* Perform field testing that may be out of town, county or state

* Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

* Building Customer Loyalty

* Work Standards

* Continuous Improvement

* Initiating Action

* Adaptability

* Contributing to Team Success

* Managing Work (Time Management)

* Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

* High School or GED required

* 1 to 3 years of prior experience in Ready and/or Asphalt Mix Quality Control, ideally in both field and lab environments

* Experience working with Oklahoma DOT a plus

* Driver License with clean driving record required

CERTIFICATION/OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Quality control analysis

* Judgement and decision making

* Monitoring

* Ability to work with chemicals

* Ability to work as a team member or alone

* Self-starter

* Excellent oral and written communication

* Deductive reasoning

* Time management

* Ability to calculate percentages and precise measurements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below 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.

* Keyboarding/typing

* Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy

* Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to effectively verbally communicate

* Ability to stand for extended periods of time, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements

* Flexible work schedule (ability to switch from days to nights as needed)