Quality Control Specialist (Shift)

Job ID: 529743

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

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Position:   Quality Control Specialist (Shift)

Reports to :  Quality Manager

Shift:   Varies

Pay :   $39.32

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:  

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance 

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

What you'll be contributing:

Under general supervision and according to established polices and procedures, performs physical testing for the plant as needed and maintains physical testing equipment in the lab. Conducts laboratory tests to ensure that products meet specifications (i.e., ASTM, AASHTO). Complies with all applicable safety and environmental policies and procedures. All employees at the Leamington plant are responsible for working safely. Employees are fully expected to engage in our See Stop Do culture following all safety procedures and proactively stopping the job and reporting unsafe conditions, hazards or concerns.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

• Understand, evaluate, and monitor hazards that may exist in laboratory.

• Perform regularly scheduled sampling and analyses as established by the laboratory, which include but are not limited to, the following tests: CO2 analysis by Eltra, fineness of coal, raw meal, kiln feed, and cement; coal ash percentage, x-ray analysis of raw materials, raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, cement, and other process samples by fused bead and/or pressed pellet; free lime of clinker and cement, loss on ignition of tower meal sample and cement.

• Monitor and change process/quality parameters (i.e. separator speed, weigh feeder settings, etc.) to keep raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, and cement within the aims established by the Quality Manager, as needed.

• Inform the Shift Supervisor of any out of specification samples or problems, as needed.

• Maintain a high level of communication between the production and quality department. · Assist the production department in emergency situations, as needed.

• Maintain a clean work area and assist in other housekeeping responsibilities.

• Perform breaks on cement cubes on day shifts on weekends and holidays, as needed.

• Prepares samples as needed for chemical and physical testing.

• Operates, cross checks and performs minor repairs to laboratory equipment.

• Maintains laboratory inventory of chemical solutions. · Maintains logs and quality analysis reports as specified.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employee will be required to follow all instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Minimum HS Diploma or Equivalent.

• 1 yr experience preferred performing relevant tests in a cement laboratory environment.

• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.

• Understands warning labels, instructions, and signs.

• Knowledge of the cement manufacturing process, including the kiln burning process, mill grinding, as well as cement, clinker and raw mix chemistry.

• Knowledge of chemical testing including wet chemical analysis and x-ray analysis, and physical testing procedures.

• Ability to develop and follow comprehensive technical directions.

• Ability to operate all laboratory equipment including blances, x-ray, muffle furnace, physical testing equipment and laboratory computer

• Skills needed include mathematical, analytical, orgiznation and communication skills, proper time management, and the ability to handle working under pressure.

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies. 

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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, 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.

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