Quality Control Lab Administrative Assistant -Idaho Falls, ID HK - AMAT West

Job ID:  502272

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview:

This is a full-time, year-round, skilled position requiring the employee to perform a variety of office support functions; including, but not limited to accurate reporting and documentation of testing results and creating detailed invoices.

Essential DutEssential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Typing, filing, receipting cash sales, preparing and reconciling bank deposit, accurate data entry, copying, preparing, shipping, and distributing courier packages, daily composition and editing correspondence, etc.…
• Accurately report test results in a timely manner.
• Promptly report non-compliant tests to project superintendent when applicable.
• Maintain daily record of test results, prepare daily reports, and submit results to project lead technician or main lab supervisor.
• Track completed lab work and create detailed invoices of work done during previous week.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications:

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

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Proficiency in Excel is required, with knowledge of other Microsoft Office Software preferred.
• Operate office equipment including, but not limited to telephone, computers, copiers, fax machines, printers, etc.…
• Minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute.
• Knowledge of basic office practices and protocol.

Physical Demands:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves from 10 to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment:

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

• Exposed to normal office working conditions, moving.
• Busy/full days during paving season, requiring employees to work at a fast pace.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, and individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Planning/Organizing – Must practice these effectively and use time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work on time.
• Dependability – Follows instruction, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

HK Contractors, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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