Quality Control Tech 1

U.S. Silica; Middleton (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

U.S. Silica in Middleton, TN, is seeking a Quality Control Tech responsible for ensuring regular and accurate product testing within required parameters.

You will collect samples, monitor quality, enter data, and maintain lab paperwork, while supporting safety rules and daily operations.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and good verbal and written communication, with physical stamina for shift work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of similar capacity preferably in mining.
• Lab (Quality Control) experience a plus.
• Basic computer skills needed.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Physically capable of standing for entire shift.
• Climbing, and occasional heavy lifting are required.

Responsibilities

• Must work in a safe manner and enforce safety rules with other employees. Conduct SLAM prior to performing each task.
• Ensure that samples are taken regularly and accurately.
• Prepare daily paperwork and enter data into computer.
• Monitor the collection of raw storage building samples and mill samples every day by the Lab techs.
• Monitor material quality to ensure product is within specified parameters.
• Obtain product samples for main office once per month.
• Obtain samples for special customer requests and spec products.
• Monitor dust and pH levels in product.
• Perform product density test, hardness test, moisture test, and oil/water absorption tests.
• Maintain shift paperwork on all samples.
• Ensure lab is clean and orderly
• Report any problems with product to lead person and manager
• In addition to the above, tasks and projects may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as deemed necessary by management

Job description

The Quality Control Tech is to ensure that all product testing is performed regularly, accurately, and fall within required parameters.

Responsibilities

• Must work in a safe manner and enforce safety rules with other employees. Conduct SLAM prior to performing each task.
• Ensure that samples are taken regularly and accurately.
• Prepare daily paperwork and enter data into computer.
• Monitor the collection of raw storage building samples and mill samples every day by the Lab techs.
• Monitor material quality to ensure product is within specified parameters.
• Obtain product samples for main office once per month.
• Obtain samples for special customer requests and spec products
• Monitor dust and pH levels in product.
• Perform product density test, hardness test, moisture test, and oil/water absorption tests.
• Maintain shift paperwork on all samples.
• Ensure lab is clean and orderly
• Report any problems with product to lead person and manager
• In addition to the above, tasks and projects may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as deemed necessary by management

Qualifications

High School Diploma Required.

Minimum of 1 year of in similar capacity preferably in mining

Lab (Quality Control) experience a plus.

Basic computer skills needed.

Must be able to communicate effectively.

Good verbal and written skills.

Physically capable of standing for entire shift.

Climbing, and occasional heavy lifting are required

About Us

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.

Job Info

• Job Identification 473
• Job Category Engineering & Scientific
• Posting Date 04/14/2026, 08:43 PM
• Degree Level High School Diploma or GED
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 220 Highway 125 S, Middleton, TN, 38052, US (On-site)