QC Technician - Richmond

Quality Control Technician

Powhatan Ready Mix has an excellent opportunity for a Concrete Quality Control Technician for its Virginia Ready-Mix division, located in Richmond, VA. This salaried non-exempt position reports directly to the Quality Manager. The primary functions of this position are to ensure high-quality ready-mix products and provide industry-related technical assessments.

Responsibilities:

§ Perform sample testing and monitoring of our concrete production and procedures for the region

§ Observe job site testing and perform comparative testing with independent testing agencies

§ Communicate with customers, testing laboratories, and dispatch and plant supervisors regarding mix utilization and admixture dosage rates

§ Perform plant inspections of our facilities and recommend corrective action to ensure compliance with project specifications, VDOT, Federal specifications, and Titan America’s QA guidelines

§ Perform visual inspection assessments of jobsite conditions, solutions, and recommendations to correct problems if they occur

§ Monitor test report data and plant records to help determine specification compliance in accordance with project, Federal, and State specifications

§ Perform all pertinent ASTM, ACI, and VDOT testing procedures and evaluations

§ Supports Sales and Production departments in resolving quality-based customer queries and complaints

§ Participates in the analysis of customer claims and supports the investigation of the causes linked to process or production conditions

§ May serve as a backup plant operator; responsible for the safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete

Required Skills:

§ VDOT Plant, ACI Field Testing, Aggregate, and Lab Technician Certifications preferred or the ability to obtain within the first six months of hire

• Minimum one year experience in Ready Mix Concrete, quality control, or related industry

§ H.S. Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred

§ Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

§ Must be computer literate in Windows, Excel, Adobe, and MS Office. Knowledge of other software programs and computer functionality is a plus

§ Excellent data entry skills and ability to multi-task under pressure

Working Environment

§ Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times

§ Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required

§ Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold and other outdoor environmental conditions, constant standing and walking, climbing, working from heights and lifting up to 50 lbs.

§ Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime

§ Job requires the following motions: climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, vibration, riding on rough terrain, and exposure to extremes of heat or cold weather

§ Ability to pass pre-employment processes including criminal background check, physical, and drug screen

§ Travel between sites as needed

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or another legally protected status.

Interested, qualified applicants please submit resume online at www.titanamerica.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Quality control: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person