113121-QC Tech II

50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.; McCook (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA/HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. is seeking a hands-on quality control technician to perform laboratory and field testing on raw materials and finished products. You will collect samples, analyze data, document results, and support improvements in product quality and processes.

The role requires the ability to work in lab and outdoor environments, with compliance to safety and reporting standards. A background in aggregates or construction materials is preferred, with certification

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze samples in laboratory and field environments, including 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.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Testing procedures

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates Pay Range: $62,400.00 – $76,966.66 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 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.

Work Environment

• 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.

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.