Quality Control Specialist - Shift

Ash Grove Cement Company; Leamington (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more!

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company is seeking a Quality Control Specialist for a shift to support cement production at our plant. The role conducts laboratory tests to ensure products meet specifications (ASTM, AASHTO) and adjusts process parameters to maintain quality targets.

The position requires high school completion and laboratory testing experience; training is provided. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within the CRH family.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• One year experience performing relevant tests in a cement laboratory environment preferred.
• 3 months on-the-job training required.
• Knowledge of the cement manufacturing process, including kiln burning, mill grinding, and chemistry of cement, clinker and raw mix.
• Knowledge of chemical testing including wet chemical analysis and X-ray analysis, and physical testing procedures.
• Ability to operate all laboratory equipment including balances, X-ray, muffle furnace, physical testing equipment and laboratory computer.
• Work requires lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Understand, evaluate, and monitor hazards in laboratory or plant.
• Perform sampling and analyses such as CO2, fineness, and X-ray analyses.
• Monitor and adjust process/quality parameters to meet targets.
• Inform Shift Supervisor of out-of-spec results or problems.
• Maintain communications between production and quality departments.
• Assist production in emergencies when needed.
• Maintain clean work area and assist with housekeeping.
• Prepare samples for testing and operate laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and logs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Laboratory testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray analysis equipment

Balances

Muffle furnace

Job description

Career Opportunities: Quality Control Specialist - Shift (530410)

Requisition ID530410-Posted11/03/2026-Americas Cement-Ash Grove Cement Company-Full Time-Quality

Ash Grove is a CRH company with a legacy dating back to 1882. We combine technical expertise, safety and customer-focused solutions to deliver reliable performance for our customers. We manufacture and supply high-performance, advanced cementitious materials for the most demanding construction and infrastructure needs. With more than 2,000 people across 60 locations in the United States and Canada, we support a wide range of applications, from major infrastructure projects to the development and refurbishment of residential and non-residential buildings that support everyday life, from highways and bridges to schools and commercial buildings.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are ourfirst priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• RetirementPlan
• Paid Vacation,Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, works toward assuring the quality of products made at the plant. Conducts laboratory tests to ensure that products meet specifications (i.e., ASTM, AASHTO). Performs chemical and/or physical tests on cement, clinker, raw materials and fuels to determine their quality. Complies with all applicable safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Whatyou’llbecontributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Understand, evaluate, and monitor hazards that may exist in laboratory or in plant.
• Perform regularly scheduled sampling and analyses as established by the laboratory, which include but are not limited to, the following tests: CO2 analysis by Eltra, fineness of coal, raw meal, kiln feed, and cement; coal ash percentage, x-ray analysis of raw materials, raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, cement, and other process samples by fused bead and/or pressed pellet; free lime of clinker and cement, loss on ignition of tower meal sample and cement.
• Monitor and change process/quality parameters (i.e. separator speed, weigh feeder settings, etc.) to keep raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, and cement within the aims established by the Chief Chemist, as needed.
• Inform the Shift Supervisor of any out of specification samples or problems, as needed.
• Maintain a high level of communication between the production and quality department.
• Assist the production department in emergency situations, as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area and assist in other housekeeping responsibilities
• Perform breaks on cement cubes on day shifts on weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Prepares samples as needed for chemical and physical testing.
• Operates, cross checks and performs minor repairs to laboratory equipment.
• Maintains laboratory inventory of chemical solutions.
• Maintains logs and quality analysis reports as specified.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employee will be required to follow all instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested.
• Additionalduties asassigned by supervisor.

Tosucceedinthisposition,youwillneed:

• High school graduation or equivalent isrequired.
• One year experience performing relevant tests in a cement laboratory environment preferred. 3 Months on the job training required.
• Knowledge of the cement manufacturing process, including the kiln burning process, mill grinding, as well as cement, clinker, and raw mix chemistry.
• Knowledge of chemical testing including wet chemical analysis and x-ray analysis, and physical testing procedures. Ability to perform precise and accurate analysis and testing with minimal directions and supervision. Ability to develop and follow comprehensive technical directions. Ability to operate all laboratory equipment including balances, xray, muffle furnace, physical testing equipment and laboratory computer. Skills needed include mathematical, analytical, organization and communication skills, proper time management, and the ability to handle working under pressure. Ability to read and understand instructions, operating procedures, warning labels, signs and similar information. Work requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.

What’snextforyou?

WeprovidestabilityandadvancementopportunitiesacrossNorthAmerica.Useourtuitionreimbursementprogramtohelpyoumeet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by theemployee occupying this position.Theemployeewillberequiredtofollowalljobinstructionsofhis/hersupervisorandtoperformotherworkassignments related to plant operations that arenot inconsistentwith the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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