Quality Control Technician at Ozinga Bros., Inc.

Lake Bluff, IL 60044

About the Job

Overview

Salary: $51,000-$64,000 Annually

Summary:

The Quality Control Technician will implement and comply with quality assurance methods and procedures to ensure products and materials are produced in accordance with specifications in a safe and efficient manner.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality Control Analysis:

Conduct tests and inspect concrete to evaluate quality or conformance to specifications

Sample and evaluate quality of materials related to concrete

Monitor equipment operation to ensure that concrete is within tolerance

Record inspection or test data, such as slump, air content, unit weight, temperature, or moisture content

Input test data into company quality control software

Test hardened concrete for compressive strength

Input strength results into company quality control software

Analyze, evaluate, and resolve customer concerns involving specific conditions, situations, quantities, and other influences associated with product

Manage and maintain quality control software for assigned area

Production and processing:

Perform aggregates and batch plants tests including aggregate gradation and moisture tests for State and spec projects as required

Communication Skills:

Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and contractors via phone, e-mail or in person

Effectively communicate with dispatch office to successfully ship and test concrete

Global Responsibilities:

Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position

This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

Qualifications:

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

ACI Level 1, NICET Certified or NRMCA Short Course completion on aggregates or concrete are required

Valid driver’s license required

IDOT PCC Level I or WDOT PCCTEC I certification(s) or higher are preferred(IL South, IL North, and WI region only)

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control are preferred

Experience:

Experience in related field preferred

Skills/Abilities:

Able to read, write, and speak English preferred

Able to operate a smart phone/device

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions:

Operation within a fast-paced environment

Exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, heavy construction equipment, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions

Noise level is usually moderate, but can be high and requires personal hearing protection on occasion at job sites, plants and laboratories

Must be able to work through stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and composure

Local travel required

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Must be able to stand and move about job sites with uneven and unpaved ground while managing concrete delivery onsite

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Must be able to frequently bend in order to obtain samples from stockpiles or ground, climb ladders with buckets of admixtures, and push wheelbarrows of concrete

Must be able to operate buttons, levers, and other controls located on various equipment

Must be able to work long and flexible hours as necessary

Must be able to maneuver in and around our plants, yards and jobsites as necessary

Lift/Carry up to 55pounds frequently

Lift up to 100 pounds occasionally

Benefits Information:

At Ozinga, we care about the well-being of our team members both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall quality of life.

Our benefits include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Protecting your health and providing peace of mind.

Retirement Plan Options – Helping you build a secure future.

Voluntary Benefits – Helping you to cover unexpected expenses.

Work-Life Balance – Supporting flexibility so you can thrive in every area of your life.

Employee Assistance Program – Offering confidential support for personal and professional challenges.

Wellness Program – Promoting a healthy lifestyle through resources and incentives.

We believe that when our co-workers feel their best, they can do their best. Join us and experience the difference of working for a company that values you!

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.