Concrete Quality Technician - up to $28/hr - Techo-Bloc

At Techo-Bloc, we aren’t just paving patios – we’re paving the way for great careers! Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability and flair. Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact.

Why Work for Us?

We love to brag. Techo-Bloc offers its valued associates a competitive salary, paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package. Here are a few of our perks:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Discount on Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complete uniform provided after 3 months.
• Training & Development
• Weekly Pay!!!

The People

Our people are the best part of the job.

The Rock Island team is an industrious group, who thrive together when challenged. Passionate about their craft, these folks take pride in the Artscape of their work and the Techo-Bloc brand. This crew values a ‘can do’ attitude and is quick to embrace those eager to learn.

Intrigued? Come grow with us.

Location: Rock Island, IL

Inspects and tests materials and products, for conformance to specifications by performing the duties described herein.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Performs weekly audits on finished concrete products by paying attention to height, shape, color and consistency with the use of comparison samples, testing instruments and visual inspections.
2. Records and maintains all testing data to ensure all products are made in accordance with company requirements and industry standards.
3. Analyses data for trends and areas of improvement.
4. Operates lab testing equipment to perform quality tests on incoming raw materials and finished concrete products.
5. Operates a concrete saw to obtain sample coupons used in various lab tests.
6. Works alongside production teams to ensure that all in process testing is performed properly and meeting the company standards.
7. Performs in process testing and work alongside production teams.
8. Send materials to external labs and track results.
9. Work with vendors for equipment calibrations and purchasing.
10. Tracks customer complaints and communicates issues to the production team.
11. Communicates results of inspections and testing to the supervisor and production personnel daily.
12. Sampling of sand and stone for conformance.
13. Adheres to established policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
14. Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or relevant experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Computer literacy required, including Microsoft Excel
3. Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
4. Clear communication (oral and written) skills.
5. Ability to keep accurate records
6. Ability to operate a forklift occasionally.
7. Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.
8. Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Additional information

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to closely inspect and continually monitor all machines in the production process.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move throughout the facility. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms talk or hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; ascend and descend steps and ladders; and position self in tight spaces.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Other duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.