Quality Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE
Holcim (US) Inc., the largest manufacturer and distributor of cement and related construction materials, has one (1) immediate opening for a Quality Technician position for its manufacturing facility
located in Theodore, AL.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Collects samples and performs accurate quality control testing to ensure product quality. Provides verbal and/or written test results to management and production staff in a timely manner. Assists manager with customer service issues as directed. Certifies results of laboratory findings.
• Examines laboratory and/or core samples to determine their physical and chemical properties. Uses a variety of instruments and calculations to determine conformity. Performs various tests to make certain that samples meet required standards.
• Records, analyzes, certifies and prepares summaries of findings. Maintains records of test results using various databases.
• Assists with customer service issues as required. Troubleshoots to determine reason for problem or complaint.
• Collects samples from various areas of the plant as required.
• Provides leadership and/or guidance to less experienced Tech QC and/or Inspectors on more complex assignments. Coordinates work to ensure that repairs are completed in a timely manner and according in order of priority. May train new employees.
• Identifies Hazards & Control Risks: Actively manages risks by ensuring that all related control activities are implemented thoroughly
• Other duties as assigned.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Education:  High School Diploma/GED

Additional Education Preferred: Associates/Technical Degree

Field of Study Preferred: Chemistry or other science related field
Required Work Experience: 0-1 year

Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

 

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent math skills
• Detailed oriented
• Able to prioritize work
• Required Computer and Software Skills: Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day