Quality Control Lab Technician

Mountain Home, AR, US, 72653

Mountain Home Materials is a part of APAC-Central, Inc. APAC-Central, Inc. is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

**Sign on Bonus $1500**

Pay: $20-$25, depending on experience.

Position Overview

The selected candidate will work in a safety sensitive lab setting obtaining, receiving and testing various types of aggregate, asphalt, concrete or other material to provide quality product to customers and for the use of road construction.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Use accepted methods to inspect, sample and test aggregates, asphalt, concrete or other materials for the purpose of quality control.
• Sample and test mixtures for compliance with contract specifications and quality control tolerance.
• Monitor and test process functions and materials daily to ensure our products meet or exceed requirements of the appropriate agency or customer.
• Prepare and record accurate information; maintain test results data base.
• Assist internal and external customers in a timely manner.
• Obtain required certifications in a timely manner.
• Follow quality control plans or guidelines as assigned. 
• Perform general cleaning of work areas.
• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.
• Report any problems to your manager.
• Perform general labor duties when necessary, such as shoveling and other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required to performing this role.
• Perform general labor duties when necessary.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Reliable, Regular On-Time Attendance is required and essential to the operation of the team.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• Minimum high school diploma / general education degree (GED) required.  Some college/technical school/related experience desired.
• Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.

Work Requirements

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Pass a pre-employment Fit for Work physical.
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Be able to work overtime when required.
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Safely operate various type of equipment related to work requirements.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program.
• Must be willing to travel to each jobsite using personal transportation and work away from home when required.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA.
• Climb: ascend/descend using three point entries into cab of equipment.
• Lift: exertion of physical strength to move objects (50-70 lbs.) from one level to another.
• Carry: hold or rest weighted objects (50-70 lbs.) directly on hands, arms, shoulders, or back while walking from one location to another.

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.

• Climb: ascend/descend three point entry into cab of equipment.
• Lift: exertion of physical strength to move objects (50-70 lbs.) from one level to another.
• Carry: hold or rest weighted objects (50-70 lbs.) directly on hands, arms, shoulders, or back while walking from one location to another.
• Bend: flexion of the upper trunk forward while standing and knees extended or knees flexed when sitting.
• Push/Pull: Exertion of force on or against object (70 lbs.) to move it from one location to another.
• Reach: extend the hands and arms in any direction.
• Kneel: maintain the body in an erect posture while resting body weight on one or both knees.
• Stoop: flexion of the upper body forward at the waist with partial flexion of the knee while standing.
• Twist: using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.

Work Environment

• Noise: sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to sense of hearing.
• Fumes: vaporous emissions, usually odorous, thrown off as the result of combustion or chemical reaction.
• Gases: carbon monoxide and ozone.
• Dust: airborne particles of any kind such as dust.
• Hazards: closeness to moving mechanical parts; slipping while ascending/descending equipment cab; exposure to high temperatures during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter.
• Protection: required to wear hard hat, safety glasses (prescription or non-prescription) with side shields, safety vest, gloves, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection.

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!

                       

                            Mountain Home Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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