Quality Control Technician

Job ID: 529573

American Rock Products., a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services. We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation. 

Position Overview

Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to break into the construction industry, or looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you’ll be testing samples of aggregate & concrete to ensure that only the best quality materials are used as we work together to build our communities. We work hard, and we have fun doing it!

If you’re a problem solver with a knack for details, you enjoy working with a team, and are passionate about delivering high-quality products, you'll thrive in our quality control department tackling a new challenge each day. Limited experience? No worries! We’ll assist with training to provide you with the skills you need to be successful. If you’ve got the drive, we’ll help you to reach your goals.

Wage Scale for Position: $23.00-$27.35/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime. 

Note: Wage scale for position is the full wage scale an individual can make based on performance, experience, and seniority throughout their time at the company.

Company Benefits:

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing

• Potential for Overtime

• Opportunities for Internal Mobility

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Training Provided

• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program

• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!

• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Collect samples from concrete or aggregate plants

• Performs field tests for density or other properties

• Performs and records aggregate gradations

• Performs field tests for concrete performance

• Process samples using a variety of testing equipment and procedures

• Record data and enter information into computer systems

• Communicates with plant staff

• Performs general clean-up and maintenance duties as assigned

• Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production

• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain A.C.I Concrete Technician certification and concrete Strength Testing certification,

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Demonstrates good performance, safety and attendance.

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic mathematics.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all departments and customers on the phone and in person.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.

• Demonstrates a willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.

• Must pass DOT physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing. 

• Safety sensitive: “Per RCW 49.44.240 this position has been identified by the employer as safety sensitive and will be subject to an employer-required pre-employment drug screening that includes testing for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.”

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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.

• GRIP – with at least 90 lbs. of force

• CLIMBING – in, around, and on equipment

• HEAVY LIFTING – of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist

• AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground

• FLEXIBILITY – awkward reaches

• BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.

• VISION – 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions

• HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

Work Environment:

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

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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!

American Rock Products, 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.