Quality Control Lab Technician

CRH • Apac, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

APAC-Central, Inc., a CRH company, produces aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt, and performs heavy highway and infrastructure construction across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. The Quality Control Lab Technician works with coworkers and managers to inspect, sample, and test aggregates, asphalt, and other materials; verify mixtures against contract specifications and quality tolerances; and monitor processes to meet agency and customer requirements. The position also involves documenting test results, assisting customers, maintaining safe and organized work areas, supporting quality control plans, and obtaining required certifications.

The work is primarily outdoors and may involve extreme weather, jobsite hazards, moving machinery, heights, airborne particles, and loud environments. The role requires physical activity and the ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. APAC-Central offers an hourly wage, a sign-on bonus, benefits, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Complete pre-employment drug screening, background check, and Fit for Work physical.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and repetitively lift up to 75 pounds.
• Specific visual abilities, with correction as needed, including close, distance, peripheral, depth, and focus vision.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with fleet safety standards.
• Professionalism and a courteous attitude.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime, and outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Adhere to safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
• At least 18 years old and able to provide valid I-9 documentation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing, balancing, sitting, using hand signals or equipment, and occasionally standing, walking, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, or reaching above shoulder height.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing 25–50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and around jobsite hazards, airborne particles, and loud environments.

Nice To Haves

• Additional college or technical school education, or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with coworkers and managers in a team setting.
• Follow company, OSHA, and MSHA safety policies and help maintain a safe work environment.
• Inspect, sample, and test aggregates, asphalt, and other materials.
• Test mixtures for compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerances.
• Monitor daily processes and materials to meet agency and customer requirements.
• Record and maintain accurate data in the test results database.
• Assist internal and external customers professionally and efficiently.
• Obtain necessary certifications promptly.
• Support quality control plans and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the team.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $1,500.
• Health insurance, including medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Disability benefits.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Advancement opportunities and opportunities for growth, development, and internal promotion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED