Soil Quality Control Analyst- Entry Level
About The Position
SiteOne Landscape Supply is seeking a Quality Control Technician with a background in agriculture, soil science, horticulture, or a related field. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or an individual with practical knowledge of soils and agricultural products looking to gain hands-on experience in quality control and soil blending operations. The position involves working independently and collaboratively with sales representatives, managers, landscaping companies, and landscape architects. The candidate should be a self-starter, eager to learn, comfortable working in both laboratory and outdoor environments, and capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Soil Science, Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or a related field OR equivalent practical knowledge and experience working with soils, agriculture, landscaping, or related industries
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and be trained
- Ability to perform physical work, including frequent lifting of up to 70 pounds
- Basic computer skills for data entry, reporting, and document management
Nice To Haves
- Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Collect components for soil mixes
- Create soil mixes and mail out samples to various labs for testing
- Download test results and send them to sales representatives
- Post results on shared drives
- Work through specifications for upcoming jobs
- Generate custom soil mixes for projects
- Operate drying ovens for soil preparation and testing
- Operate sieve shaker equipment and calculate soil gradation reports
- Weigh and measure materials accurately
- Perform quality control lab activities
- Assist with maintaining certifications for certified products
- Work in field environments as needed
- Collaborate with other departments
- Work with sales representatives, managers, landscaping companies, and landscape architects
- Safely lift and move materials weighing up to 70 pounds
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- DailyPay available!
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Lucrative Associate Referral Program
- Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
- Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Product Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
