Aggregate Laboratory Technician

Job ID: 527736

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a great place to work! CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America.

We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada.

We have great employees that have been with us many years - and hope that that track record of longevity shows the pride we take in being one of the best places to work in Mississippi! Come join our team - where you will receive vacation, retirement and many other great benefits!

Position Overview

Provide inspection, testing services, and documentation for plant facilities.

Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, facility managers, DOT personnel, State, County, and Municipal personnel.

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers The Quality Control Technician is responsible for evaluation of volumetric data necessary for adjustments to mix production to ensure compliance for all applications and projects.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)


* Use accepted methods to inspect, sample, and test aggregates, asphalt or other materials for the purpose of quality control.


* Sample and test mixtures to stay in 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 database.


* Obtain required certifications in a timely manner.


* Maintain all laboratory equipment, keeping track of all certification paperwork on lab scales and other equipment that requires annual re-certification.


* Follow quality control plans and guidelines as assigned.


* 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.

Report any potential safety issues.


* Follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.


* Perform general cleaning of work areas.


* Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.


* Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience


* Minimum or high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.


* Must obtain and maintain DOT certifications required to test asphalt as required by state regulations.


* Less than one year of experience in a related field is required.

Work Requirements



* Must be 18 years in age or older.


* Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.


* Must have strict adherence to safe...