Quality Control Specialist

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to sample and perform routine laboratory testing of aggregate materials at the Olathe Quarry. The role uses prescribed standards to determine gradational and physical characteristics for quality control and conformity to specifications.

Essential duties include operating lab equipment, obtaining samples around processing plants, and reporting results to management and customers. Certification training with MODOT program is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• State certification for aggregate testing or construction lab work required.
• Minimum 2 years of quality control experience in aggregate/construction env. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate laboratory equipment for testing.
• Obtain samples from conveyors, stockpiles, and customer sites.
• Record test results and report findings to management and customers.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment; ensure safety and accuracy.
• Assist in investigations to resolve process-control issues related to specs.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Independent worker

Safety-minded

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

State aggregate testing certification

Tools

AggQC

Job description

Martin Mariettais currently looking for aQuality Control Specialist to be responsible for sampling and performing routine laboratory testing of aggregate materials. The QC Specialist uses prescribed standards to determine gradational and/or physical characteristics for quality control purposes and determine conformity to specifications.This position will be at our Olathe Quarry.

Essential Functions

• Set up, adjustment and operation of laboratory equipment and instruments such as laboratory shakers, scales, ovens and other lab equipment required.
• Work in and around aggregate processing plants to obtain material samples from conveyors, stockpiles and/or customer sites.
• Record and maintain test results in AggQC and/or standardized forms.
• Report and communicate test results internally and externally (Management, DOT, and other customers as required).
• Clean, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Inspect stockpiles for proper construction and loadout procedures.
• Assist in investigating and resolving plant process controls as related to product specifications.
• Successful completion and maintain Certified Aggregate Technician training with the MODOT Certified Aggregate Producer Program.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience required; .
• State certified for aggregate, material testing or construction field and/or laboratory testing; ability to obtain MODOT certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in quality control in an aggregate, soils or construction environment preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office and computer skills
• Must have professional and technical approach
• Proactive in safety
• Works well independently as well as in a team environment

This is a full-time position that may require long hours and weekend work. This job operates in open pit, as well as indoor laboratory environments. This role has regular local travel. No overnight travel required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta'sMagnesia Specialtiesbusiness produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Vision
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates.

We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.