Quality Control Technician- Knoxville, TN

Rogers Group • Oak Ridge, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 12 states with over 3,000 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States. We have 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. Rogers Group, Inc. is currently seeking an individual for the QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN based in Knoxville, TN. This candidate will be supporting our East TN operations and should have experience in asphalt quality control . Pay depends on verifiable experience! The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and will be responsible for a wide variety of quality control efforts including but not limited to testing materials produced to assure compliance with internal and external specifications, providing technical services and support to internal and external customer, supporting efforts to guarantee compliance with environmental agencies, understanding of chemical analysis, attention to detail, and maintaining control charts and other required records. The potential candidates for the role must be enthusiastic and have an uncompromising emphasis on safety.

Requirements

• Computer and data entry skills required.
• Skilled in operating quality control lab equipment and testing materials.
• Demonstrable knowledge of aggregate testing procedures including gradations, XRF/chemistry testing, crushed count, deleterious count, basic geological knowledge.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously throughout the day.
• Basic mechanical/repair skills.
• Basic math and computing/technology skills.
• Flexible schedule (possible night and Saturday shifts).
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; be able to work on a team.
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Test selection of materials produced to ascertain production of quality materials in an effective and cost-efficient manner.
• Monitor production and certify test results for use in contract procurement or completion of job quality requirements.
• Maintain control charts and other records required.
• Operate testing equipment and company vehicles in a responsible and safe manner.
• Perform daily housekeeping operations and maintain a clean lab environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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