113121-QC Tech II

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; McCook (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Bonding Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a hands-on quality control technician to test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products, ensuring compliance with project specs and safety standards.

You will collect samples in lab and field, document results, and collaborate with operations. The role involves outdoor conditions, lifting up to 50 pounds, and using PPE; relevant IDOT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control or materials testing in aggregates or construction materials is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Ability to follow testing procedures, maintain records, and prepare reports.
• Applicable certification (IDOT) is preferred but not required; training provided after hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure specifications.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze samples in lab and field environments, including handling material samples.
• Document and communicate test results accurately to support quality objectives.
• Monitor production quality trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality control testing

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Job description

Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.

Collect, prepare, and analyze samples in both laboratory and field environments, including physically obtaining and handling material samples.

Document and communicate test results accurately to support operational and quality objectives.

Monitor production quality trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to product quality, processes, and operational efficiency.

Partner closely with operations and shipping teams to coordinate sample collection and maintain product quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

What Are We Looking For

Quality control or materials testing experience is preferred, particularly in aggregates, construction materials, mining, quarry, or a similar industrial setting.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support continuous improvement.

Ability to follow testing procedures, maintain records, prepare reports accurately, and communicate testing results effectively.

Applicable IDOT certification is preferred but not required; Heidelberg Materials can provide applicable state certification training after hire.

Commitment to safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality results.

Role operates in a combination of laboratory, quarry/production, and outdoor environments and is not a traditional climate-controlled laboratory setting. Employees will be exposed to varying temperatures, noise, dust, moving equipment, and active industrial operations.

Required PPE may include a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

This is a hands-on role that requires working in both laboratory and outdoor industrial environments, including collecting samples and regularly handling/lifting approximately 40–50 pounds.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary $62,400 - $73,325

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 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.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready‑mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.