Quality Control Technician - Ready Mix - Norfolk

Vulcan Materials Company • Virginia Beach, VA

2d • $21 - $26

About The Position

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time. The QC Technician’s essential responsibilities include: Ensure Quality Control. Conduct routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials to ensure quality control of products at the point of production, shipping, and arrival upon the job site. Adhere to testing methods, including American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Department of Transportation (DOT). Customer Service. Manage customer relationships at the jobsite level. Provide jobsite service and first line technical support, including quality control, safety, and environmental oversight. Coordinate and attend pre-pour meetings. Document and Report Information. Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner, interpreting, documenting, and storing the results. Communicate test results in a timely manner to the supervisor and properly document in a database. Maintain Lab Standards. Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in and around the lab. Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications. Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment periodically. Products. Promotion of Vulcan RMC value-added products, including specialty chemicals, fibers, and color concrete. Communication. Communicate customer and market information to the sales team. Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience. Prior training or experience in the materials testing field is preferred. Knowledge of general principles and practices of aggregate production is preferred.
• Safety Knowledge. Must display knowledge and awareness of construction and mining site hazards.
• Math Skills. Must possess good math skills and demonstrate the ability to perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations.
• Technology Skills. Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Prior training or experience in the materials testing field is preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of aggregate production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Quality Control. Conduct routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials to ensure quality control of products at the point of production, shipping, and arrival upon the job site. Adhere to testing methods, including American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Customer Service. Manage customer relationships at the jobsite level. Provide jobsite service and first line technical support, including quality control, safety, and environmental oversight. Coordinate and attend pre-pour meetings.
• Document and Report Information. Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner, interpreting, documenting, and storing the results. Communicate test results in a timely manner to the supervisor and properly document in a database.
• Maintain Lab Standards. Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in and around the lab. Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications. Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment periodically.
• Products. Promotion of Vulcan RMC value-added products, including specialty chemicals, fibers, and color concrete.
• Communication. Communicate customer and market information to the sales team.
• Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.
• Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees