QC Technician/Safety Coordinator

Job ID: 525334 Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies. Job Summary Responsible for the material handling and preparation for routine testing and for maintenance of assigned laboratory equipment as well as testing products and raw materials as per ASTM to ensure compliance and/or to develop new formulas. Job Responsibilities Preparation of materials and products for testing Sampling and reduction of samples Routine tests of raw materials, calculation of results, and preparation of test reports Support manufacturing team in producing the highest quality products Test all products and raw materials and record results Calculate adjustments needed to correct the product if necessary Obtain product samples and communicate what will be produced Perform production material tests throughout shift Perform product reject analysis Visit manufacturing sites to test machinery and report proposed process improvements Inspect all finished goods Know all ASTM standards that apply and ensure all products meet these standards Maintenance and housekeeping of assigned areas and equipment Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed Assist in coordination, planning and facilitating training seminars Educate staff via weekly safety training. Weekly coaching on Lockout/Tagout and procedural audits Work alongside managers/employees on EHS issues Recognize safety hazards or unsafe work practices and develop Corrective Action Plans Assist site management as needed with various EHS and production related projects Responsible for EHS Compliance at site Routinely inspect/observe plant equipment and activities for safe processes Prepare and submit all required reports to Oldcastle or applicable agency Keep the plant in compliance with EH&S regulations Attend monthly safety committee meeting Halt any unsafe action or work Ensure all inspections and meetings are completed each month Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed Job Requirements 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 abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job. Ability to communicate with employees, peers, supervisors, vendors and customer is an effective manner Must be detail oriented, organized, and have problem-solving and reasoning skills Ability to perform advanced math calculations Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables with little or no structure Internal and external customer service oriented Ability to work independently Ability to perform sedentary work, occasional walking, standing, squatting, and bending required Ability to lift up to 50lbs Prolonged sitting, repetitive use of fingers and hands for typing Available to work overtime as necessary May be required to work under stressful conditions Compensation The hourly pay rate is $25 - $32 BOE Vacation hours of two weeks per year Sick leave benefits in accordance with State Laws 401k plan Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits Nine paid Holidays per year What CRH Offers You 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 About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. 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. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr