Quality Control Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE

Collects samples and performs accurate quality control testing to ensure product quality. Provides verbal and/or written test results to management and production staff in a timely manner. Assists manager with customer service issues as directed. Assists in mix design control. Certifies results of laboratory findings.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments

• Practice and promote safety in such way as including but not limited to: Assessing risks before starting tasks, only performing authorized activities, utilizing proper PPE

• Exercise and encourage core values including but not limited to: developing self and coaching others by inspiration and empowerment.

• Raw Materials Control

• Assist in the program to qualify raw materials for use in company products.

• Plant Control

• Adjustment of process and material set points to maintain quality of raw mix and cement within targets

• Product Control

• Ensures that all testing is conducted efficiently and consistently to ensure accurate results

• Examines laboratory samples to determine their physical and chemical properties. Uses a variety of instruments and calculations to determine conformity. Performs various tests to make certain that samples meet required standards.

• Inspection, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance of automatic lab systems

• Maintain documentation / data entry, report review, and data interpretation

• Plan and organize work

• Promotes LafargeHolcim U.S. Safety guidelines and standards, ensuring that safety and compliance requirements are met and followed on customer job sites.

• Ensures all aspects of his/her role are executed in a safe manner.

• Ensures company vehicle is operated and maintained according to best practice and specified standards and procedures.

• Promotes and adheres to LafargeHolcim compliance policies

• Works closely with Operations colleagues to promote an effective work environment.

• Other duties as assigned

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee will frequently be required to walk on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently shovel for 3 minutes with an 8 lb. shovel, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, confined space, outside weather conditions, low lighting, artificial lighting, and explosives. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, proximity to electrical equipment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED

Required Computer and Software Skills: Effective computer and systems skills

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent people skills - able to develop effective working relationships internally and externally.

• Problem solving and analytical skills.

• Strong customer focus

• Position will spend majority of the time in the laboratory but will be required to take samples from the plant and troubleshoot auto lab field equipment

• Position will predominantly be required to work rotating shifts

• Ability to work in team based environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage

• Holistic Health & Well-being programs

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

• Paid time off & paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Dress for your day policy

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YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment to all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim

• ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nearest Major Market: St Louis