Job ID: 483054

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Quality Control Lead

Reports to: Quality Control Manager

Shift: 12-hour rotating swing shift 7:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. ET and 7:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m. ET

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match and profit sharing
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

What you’ll be contributing:

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  Observes all applicable safety policies and regulations
• Analyzes results given by Quality Control Technicians
• Performs testing and analysis on samples from other plants
• Performs extra testing and tasks as required, in any of the labs (i.e. cleaning molds, lab projects, audit sampling and testing, collection, and shipment of samples, etc)
• Maintains adequate supply of all consumable supplies and materials for Quality Control Technicians by completing a weekly inventory and submitting purchase requisitions in SAP for approval.
• Ensures lab equipment and environment meet specifications and calibrates lab equipment to ASTM standards
• Operates, calibrates, and performs minor repairs on laboratory and field testing equipment when necessary.
• Ensures Quality Control Manager is fully informed on all quality and deviation issues
• Maintains accurate, thorough, and legible records of all test results
• Understands and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all quality calculations
• Serves as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and environmental stewardship to ensure alignment with the company's vision and critical success factors
• Maintains accurate records in designated log books and locations for all testing performed and adjustments made
• Assists in performing additional non-routine testing for research when necessary
• Responsible for housekeeping and clean-up of immediate work areas and sample areas or in other areas in conjunction with assigned duties.
• Assists in the development and implementation of additional training tools, with the manager’s approval, such as calculation spreadsheets, troubleshooting guidelines, etc.
• Enforces and monitors Quality Control Technician cleaning schedule, sampling schedule, and safety documentation.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

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  Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, and similar information. Knowledge of and ability to comply with ASTM standards and testing procedures.
• Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, and similar information. Knowledge of and ability to comply with ASTM standards and testing procedures.
• Ability to perform necessary mathematical functions and calculations
• Ability to understand and describe the purpose of all required testing
• Knowledge and ability to perform measurement conversions, as well as an understanding of volume and area measurements
• Must successfully complete on-the-job training provided by designated supervision or otherwise qualified individuals
• Ability to accurately and effectively read gauges and dials and use a manometer, x-ray fluorescences analyzer, particle size analyzer, compression machine, mixer, and autoclave
• Ability to use a computer for record-keeping and calculations. Must be familiar with spreadsheet and word processing software
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk over rough uneven surfaces, climb stairs, lift objects up to 80 pounds, and perform repetitive motions, such as lifting, pulling, pushing, and bending
• Associates Degree in a related field
• Skills in basic applied mathematics and chemistry
• Ability to use computers (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and specific

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise require compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

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  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!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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