Quality Control Technician - Ready Mix

Vulcan Materials Company • Baltimore, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Quality Control Technician ensures the quality control of products by conducting routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials at the point of production, shipping, and arrival upon the job site. This role involves adhering to specific testing methods, documenting and reporting information, maintaining lab standards, monitoring stockpiles, and inspecting equipment and structures to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

Requirements

• Must display knowledge and awareness of construction and mining site hazards.
• Must possess good math skills and demonstrate the ability to perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations.
• 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

• 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).
• 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.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in and around the lab.
• Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications.
• Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment periodically.
• Inspect stockpiles, materials sources, and truckloads at plant sites.
• Monitor the daily construction of the stockpile to ensure that segregation and contamination is kept to a minimum or eliminated.
• Notify management immediately if contamination is identified.
• Conduct routine inspections of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
• Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• 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