QUALITY CONTROL - SCALE OPERATOR (SEASONAL)

Knife River - SD; South Dakota; On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Knife River - SD is seeking a seasonal Laboratory Technician to collect, test, analyze, and document samples while providing strong customer service. You will enter findings into the database, assist customers, and weigh/ticket trucks promptly. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, with flexibility for weather and demand.

A strong foundation in MS Office and data handling is essential. The role emphasizes independent work, accuracy in data, and the ability to multitask across testing and customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1–3 months related experience or training.
• AAS degree in civil engineering is desirable, or equivalent
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• ACI Test Technician certification desirable or will train
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and driving record
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Outlook software
• Some tasks may require wearing a half-mask respirator per OSHA 1910.134(g)(1)(i)
• Flexible shifts including overtime, nights, and some Saturdays

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of Company products from various locations per standards.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Enter, read, and interpret data in the database; train if needed.
• Multitask effectively and handle varied hours.
• Weigh and ticket trucks in a timely manner.
• Assist customers in person or by phone; sell products as needed.
• Data entry of orders and relevant information.
• Calculate quantities and units for customer needs.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Independent work under time pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

AAS in civil engineering desirable

Equivalent education/experience

ACI Test Technician certification desirable

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Role Overview

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

This position is responsible to collect, prepare, test, analyze, and document samples in order to determine content and characteristics. Test samples using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and then entering findings in computer database. This person must excel in customer service through face-to-face interaction and phone calls with various customers, be able to sell or offer advice on available products, and ticket or weigh trucks in a timely manner.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Schedules may vary depending on weather and customer demand.

Duties and/or Responsibilities (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Conduct testing of Company's products from various locations according to State and/or ASTM standards.
2. Must be able to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
3. Ability to enter, read and comprehend data in database. Train if necessary.
4. Ability to multitask.
5. Must be able to work varied hours.
6. Limited travel potentially necessary.
7. Answering the phone.
8. Selling various products offered by Knife River.
9. Data entry of various orders and necessary information into a computer system.
10. Assisting customers that walk in or call.
11. Weighing/ticketing trucks in a timely manner.
12. Calculating quantities of various materials needed for customers' needs.
13. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
14. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
15. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
16. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
17. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
4. Able to work independently and under time constraints.

Minimum Requirements (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training
2. AAS degree in civil engineering desirable, or
3. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
4. ACI Test Technician certification desirable or will train.
5. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
6. Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook software.
7. Certain job tasks may require you to wear a half mask respirator in which you will need to meet the osha guidelines based on 1910.134(g)(1)(i).
8. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

Benefits

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. Hospital Indemnity

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.