Quality Control Technician - $1000 Hiring Bonus
On-sitePatriot, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Sample aggregates from stockpiles, bins, barges, belts, trucks, and production points using established methods. Perform routine QC testing for gradation, moisture, specific gravity, unit weight, and cleanliness per company procedures. Visually inspect material streams for oversize, contamination, or segregation issues and communicate findings immediately. Calculate production metrics such as tons per hour and blend proportions to support consistent quality. Complete daily, weekly, and monthly QC reports and submissions. Maintain lab equipment, perform routine calibrations, and coordinate repairs. Collaborate with operations leadership to investigate nonconformances and verify corrective actions. Follow all safety policies, including PPE use and safe lifting around moving conveyors. Maintain orderly records to ensure traceability and audit readiness.
Required Qualifications
- Collect representative samples from stockpiles, bins, barges, belts, trucks, and/or production points following established sampling methods
- Perform routine QC testing (e.g., gradation/sieve analysis, moisture, specific gravity/absorption, unit weight, cleanliness, and other aggregate-related tests as assigned) per applicable procedures and standards
- Visually inspect material stockpiles and production streams for quality concerns (e.g., oversize, contamination, segregation, moisture issues) and promptly communicate findings
- Calculate and track production/processing metrics as needed (e.g., tons per hour, blend proportions) to support consistent product quality
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly QC reports and submissions as required
- Maintain lab equipment, tools, and testing areas; perform routine calibrations/checks and coordinate repairs when needed
- Support material blending activities by verifying target blend ratios and documenting blend adjustments
- Follow all safety policies and procedures, including use of PPE, safe lifting, and working around mobile equipment and moving conveyors
- Maintain orderly records (paper and/or electronic) to ensure traceability, audit readiness, and compliance with internal and external requirements
- Collaborate with plant/operations leadership to investigate nonconformances and verify effectiveness of corrective actions
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