Job Information
Croell Inc. Quality Control Technician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Company Overview:
Croell, Inc. is a family-owned regional construction company with over 100 multi-state locations. We are a major producer of concrete and aggregates and produce concrete and asphalt road construction in the Midwest we are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) employer!
Position Overview:
The Quality Control Technician position is responsible for testing concrete and aggregates while following safety and operational guidelines. This position will also perform tests on concrete in its plastic state, sample and perform aggregate gradations, and maintain courteous customer relations. This is a full-time position that requires overtime through peak season, reports to the Quality Control Director, and has no supervisory responsibility.
For more information regarding this position, contact Chuck at 319-533-3104.
Incentive(s)
$1500 Sign-On Bonus
Annual Clothing Allowance
Annual Safety Incentive
General Duties and Functions:
Be prompt and timely for all assigned shifts, schedules, and projects
Be aware of and familiar with the Company Handbook
Consistently keep the office clean and organized to promote professionalism, safety, and efficiency
Actively participate in any recommended or mandatory training
Additional duties as assigned by management, as this job description is non-exhaustive
Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work (i.e. work in poor weather conditions or outside normal hours)
Essential Duties and Functions:
Communicate with the Quality Control Director and/or Manager for daily duty assignments
Communicate with the Quality Control Director and/or Manager on Quality Control related items (issues, trends, projects, etc.)
Complete site visits to production facilities to monitor the quality of products
Troubleshoot, identify, correct, and prevent quality control issues
Perform field and lab testing on aggregates and concrete
Maintain Quality Control recordkeeping
Maintain Quality Control field and laboratory equipment
Maintain good relations with plant personnel, customers, engineering technicians, supervisors, etc.
Maintain a daily diary of Quality Control operations
Maintain safe practices at all times and report injuries to management as necessary
Understand mix designs, water/cement ratios, batching equipment, batching processes, Quality Control documentation, etc.
Assist plants during production
Adjust concrete as needed to meet specifications
Train production personnel on basic concrete testing procedures such as air, slump, temperature, etc.
Position Requirements:
Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test
State DOT Certifications
ACI certifications
OSHA Training
Microsoft Office Skills
Basic level of reasoning abilities (i.e. Meeting deadlines, Prioritize Company and customer needs, serving as a leader to both peers and direct reports)
Strong mathematical skills (i.e. Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)
Physical Requirements:
Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
Pushing/Pulling
Twisting/Bending
Sitting/Standing/Balancing
Operate hand and foot controls
Simple/Firm grasping
Ability to lift/lower over 50 pounds
Ability to carry over 50 pounds
Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
Kneeling/Crawling
Gross manipulation (pinching)
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
MSHA Training
Knowledge of Concrete and Aggregate testing
Benefit Offering:
Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000 per year (Based on experience, location, etc.)
Health – Dental – Vision Ins.
Company-paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Company-paid Short Term Disability
Voluntary Long Term Disability
Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program
401K with Company Match
Bereavement Pay
Potential for Advancement