Quality Control Technician - Ready Mix Concrete - Charleston, SC

Smyrna Ready Mix, LLC • Summerville, SC

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About The Position

SRM Concrete is hiring a Quality Control Technician to help ensure ready mix concrete meets industry standards for commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. The position involves testing raw materials and concrete at various production stages, evaluating results against specifications, inspecting products, and working with production and operations teams to address quality issues. Training is available for candidates new to quality control or the concrete industry. The role may involve variable day and overnight shifts depending on scheduled pours.

Requirements

• Willingness to work variable shifts based on scheduled pours, including day and overnight shifts.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to complete SRM’s pre-employment screenings.

Nice To Haves

• ACI certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Concrete Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Previous experience in quality control, quality assurance, or construction materials.
• Experience with quality management software.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, in-process concrete, and finished ready mix concrete using industry-standard methods.
• Interpret test results and compare them with established specifications and control limits.
• Conduct visual inspections of concrete products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.
• Deliver quality control training to production staff as directed by management or technical services.
• Maintain accurate records of tests, analyses, and quality-related activities.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations to help improve quality control processes.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Consistent local work, with technicians home after every shift.
• No Sunday shifts; the company is closed every Sunday.
• Hourly pay with overtime after 8 hours.
• Eligibility for bonuses and annual raises.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• PTO and vacation.
• 401(k) with a $100 weekly match.
• Family days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed