151001-Lab Tech

50029 - GRR - Sumter Inc; Kingman Heights (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution and +

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

AD&D / Disability / Life Insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in the United States operates a network of labs and manufacturing sites. This lab technician role performs routine and specialized testing on waste samples to ensure quality standards.

You will record results using digital and manual systems and maintain calibration of lab equipment. You will collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot material issues and support process improvements, while following safety protocols to contribute to a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented QA mindset with strong accuracy and recordkeeping.
• Ability to follow standardized lab procedures and adapt to testing methods.
• Effective communication and collaboration across production teams.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a technical lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized testing on waste samples to ensure quality standards.
• Accurately record and report test results using digital and manual systems.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure calibration and cleanliness standards are met.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot material issues and support improvements.
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Procedures compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Task management

Learning mindset

PPE EH&S

Job description

Line of Business: Other $20.20-$24.39

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 routine and specialized testing on waste samples to ensure quality standards
• Accurately record and report test results using digital and manual systems
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure calibration and cleanliness standards are met
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot material issues and support process improvements
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment

What Are We Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and adapt to evolving testing methods
• Effective communication and teamwork across departments
• Capability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced lab setting
• Willingness to learn and grow within a technical and operational environment
• Must be able to wear applicable PPE in compliance with EH&S guidelines

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory setting within an industrial facility. It involves working with hazardous materials, lab instruments, and computer systems. The role may require standing for extended periods, lifting samples, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

What We Offer

$20.20-$24.39 Per hour.

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 Saving 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, up to10 days of Paid Vacation, up to 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays per year

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.