Aggregate QC Technician

Silvi Concrete Products; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan

Pension

Job summary

Silvi Materials in Belle Mead, NJ seeks a Quality Control Technician for aggregates to perform testing of in-process, raw, environmental, and finished materials to ensure quality at production, shipping, and job-site arrival.

You will document results, communicate with management, troubleshoot issues, calibrate equipment, inspect stockpiles, and monitor stockpile construction to minimize contamination; travel to various plants is required.

Qualifications

• Industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Travel with own vehicle to and from various plants and locations; mileage/tolls reimbursed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to undergo MVR check.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather for testing on site.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing testing of aggregates by conducting routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials to ensure quality control at production, shipping, and job-site arrival.
• Document and report information promptly and accurately, interpreting, documenting, and storing results.
• Communicate test results to manager and document them in a database.
• Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications.
• Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment periodically.
• Inspect stockpiles, materials sources, and truckloads at plant sites.
• Monitor the daily construction of the stockpile to minimize contamination and notify management if contamination is identified.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Overtime availability

Weekend availability

Outdoor work endurance

Education

Some college or further education preferred

Job description

Overview

Title of Position: Quality Control Technician (Aggregates)

Location: Belle Mead, NJ

Industry Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Overtime as needed.

As a Silvi Materials Quarry Quality Control Technician one will be responsible for the sampling and routine testing on our aggregate materials. The qualified candidate will be able to communicate with and interact with inspectors, plant managers and drivers concerning the materials.Silvi Materials has been expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies, employing over 950 people across 30+ locations in Southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new member of our team.

What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask?

• Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays and so much more!
• Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build for a great retirement!
• Growth at Silvi Materials: Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

So, what does a Silvi Materials Quality Control Technician, do? You'll be an integral part of our Quality Control/Technical Services Team!

• Performs the initial and ongoing testing of aggregates by conducting routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials to ensure quality control of products at the point of production, shipping, and arrival upon the job site.

• Document and Report Information
• Complete all required reports promptly and accurately, interpreting, documenting, and storing the results
• Communicate test results on time to manager and properly document them in a database
• Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications
• Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment periodically
• Inspect stockpiles, materials sources, and truckloads at plant sites
• Monitor the daily construction of the stockpile to ensure that segregation and contamination is kept to a minimum or eliminated
• Notify management immediately if contamination is identified

• Communicates information to the appropriate individuals/agencies.

Qualifications Required:

• Industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Some college or further education is preferred but not required.
• Travel with their own vehicle to and from various plants and other company locations. Mileage and tolls will be reimbursed.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Is able to work overtime hours.
• Works Saturdays.
• Understand the various components that make up the product and how they interact with one another.
• Understand how to troubleshoot the various problems that occur with the product and how to correct them.
• Understand the proper techniques for testing concrete and or aggregates.
• Preferably is ACI Level 1 certified, or willing to undergo paid training and testing to obtain the certification.
• Has a valid driver’s license and is willing to undergo an MVR check.
• Willing to work outdoors, in all weather, to handle the concrete testing on site.

Physical Requirements

In a typical work setting, people in this job:

• Lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds on occasion.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.