Quality Control Associate

Line of Business: Aggregates

About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform routine aggregate sampling and testing to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications
• Accurately document test results and communicate findings to operations, sales, and quality teams
• Support quality control activities by monitoring processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Maintain testing equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe and organized condition
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality standards while supporting day‑to‑day plant operations

What Are We Looking For

• Proven ability to perform aggregate quality testing including gradations, moisture content, specific gravity, and other ASTM/AASHTO procedures with strong attention to detail and accurate documentation
• Clear and confident communication skills to relay test results, quality concerns, and production adjustments to plant operators, supervisors, and team members
• Reliable problem solving skills and sound judgment when identifying material inconsistencies, troubleshooting production issues, or recommending corrective actions in a fast paced quarry environment.
• Comfort working both independently in the lab and collaboratively in the field, supporting production teams, equipment operators, and management.
• Strong commitment to safety, product quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with company standards, customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

Work Environment
This role is based in an aggregate production environment and involves both indoor and outdoor work. The position may require working in varying weather conditions, around heavy equipment, and handling materials and testing equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary $22.54-$27.80
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.