• Job Description

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  Are you ready to start a new career with au00A0 LEADERu00A0in the industry andu00A0WORLD CLASSu00A0team!
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  What we offer:
  • Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunitiesu00A0
  • Annual Pay Increases
  • PTO Available as of DAY ONE
  • Opportunities to grow with company
  • Guaranteed to be home every day
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)
  • Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start onu00A0 FIRST DAY
  Position Summary
  Under immediate direction of the Quality Control Supervisor, the Quality Control Chemist performs various tests and analyzes samples in Laboratory for cement production.
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  Requirements
  • Collect samples of raw materials, fuel and product for quality analysis.
  • Run chemical and physical tests on samples
  • Make up solutions required to run chemical tests
  • Keep records of tests run
  • Calibrate apparatus used to run tests and maintain calibration records
  • Maintenance of laboratory equipment
  • Participate in CCRL andu00A0inter-plant quality control testing programs
  • Clean assigned lab areas
  • Enter test results into computer on daily basis
  • Inventory and order consumable items used in the lab
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
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  Preferred Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • A minimum of 60 hours of college-level work from an accredited college including a minimum of 8 hours of Chemistry or related science course(s)
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  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in the English language
  • Ability to reason through operational issues as they arise and resolve or communicate to others
  • Must have comprehensive knowledge of plant operations as they affect quality of product
  • Must have general knowledge of calculators and computers
  • A high degree of manual dexterity and accuracy required
  • Preferred knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement
  • Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility
  • Ability to perform basic math functions
  • Must have a basic understanding of the plant operations
  • Must have excellent work and safety record
  • Must understand Lockout/Tagout procedure and safety requirements
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  Physical Requirements
  • Must work rotating shift
  • Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds of weight up/ 2 flights of stairs 2 times per day
  • Must be able to work at heights of 50 ft. or more
  • Must be able lift and carry 20 pounds for up to 200 yards 12 times per day and up/down up to 3 flights of stairs each trip
  • Physical requirements also include visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, climbing on equipment, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, and squatting to perform the essential functions
  • Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required
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  Working Condition
  Must be able to work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, and rain). Must be able to work in noisy environment with noise levels up to 120 dba. Must be able to work in environments including vibration and mechanical and electrical hazards. Must be able to work any assigned shift.u00A0 May have exposure to dust, cement, clay, gypsum, sand, diesel exhaust, lubricants, solvents, various fuels, etc. (See MSDSu2019s)
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  DISCLAIMER
  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

• About the company

  A leading supplier of construction aggregates and heavy building materials, with more than 400 locations spanning 32 states, Canada and the Caribbean.

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