Quality Control Specialist

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

Job summary

Martin Marietta in Olathe, KS is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to sample and test aggregate materials, ensuring product integrity and compliance with standards.

You will operate lab equipment, collect material samples from conveyors and stockpiles, record results, and communicate findings to management and external customers.

The role requires a high school diploma, state certifications in aggregate testing, and 2+ years of QC experience; local travel is possible.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Collect samples from conveyors, stockpiles, and customer sites.
• Record test results in AggQC or standardized forms.
• Communicate test results to management, DOT, and customers.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Inspect stockpiles for proper construction and loadout procedures.
• Assist in investigating and resolving plant process controls.
• Complete Certified Aggregate Technician training with MODOT program.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

State-certified for aggregate/material testing or construction field and/or laboratory testing

Job description

Conducts quality assurance audits assuring company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved. Consults with management to resolve quality and efficiency problems. Functions as an information source to various company departments when special and critical quality issues occur. Martin Marietta is currently looking for a Quality 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

Work 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.