Quality Control Specialist

Job ID: 528006

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882.

The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada.

Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

Position: Quality Control Specialist - Shift
Reports to: Quality Manager

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority.

We offer a complete benefits package to include:



* Health Insurance



* Dental Insurance Vision Insurance



* Pension Plan



* Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays



* Tuition Reimbursement



* Employee Assistance Program



* Disability Pay



* Life Insurance



* Growth Opportunities and more!

What you'll be contributing:

Under general supervision and according to established polices and procedures, performs physical testing for the plant as needed and maintains physical testing equipment in the lab.

Conducts laboratory tests to ensure that products meet specifications (i.e., ASTM, AASHTO).

Complies with all applicable safety and environmental policies and procedures.

All employees at the Leamington plant are responsible for working safely.

Employees are fully expected to engage in our See Stop Do culture following all safety procedures and proactively stopping the job and reporting unsafe conditions, hazards or concerns.



* Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.


* Understand, evaluate, and monitor hazards that may exist in laboratory.


* Performs all chemical testing required on plant product, raw materials, and plant processed materials; including loss on ignition, insoluble residue, 30µ and 325 mesh screen testing, Blaine, x-ray elemental analysis by fused bead and/or pressed pellet, free lime, CO2 determination, and other tests, as needed.


* Prepares chemical solutions used in performing chemical analyses.


* Records all x-ray analyses within the company's electronic database.


* Maintains appropriate documentation and records of chemical tests performed, lab waste, and other records, upon request.


* Maintain chemical testing equipment in good working condition and in good calibration with the assistance of the Chief Chemist.


* Maintains an accurate inventory of required testing materials as designated.


* Assists other lab personnel, as needed.


* On a continual basis, observes all safety rules and keeps work areas and equipment clean and orderly.


* Inform the Chief Chemist of any out of specification samples or problems, as needed.


* Maintains a clean and organized laboratory environment.


* Attends professional workshops and se...