QC Lab Technician

Salary $33.12/hour - Benefits effective first day of employment!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be flexible to work difficult shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Perform many different types of physical tests on cement products.
• Perform repetitive tasks with consistence and reliability with all laboratory procedures including an x-ray analysis machine.
• Perform periodic calibration of the testing equipment to keep it within the standardization range
• Communicate effectively with the Shift Foreman, Console Operator, Loader Operator, A Helper, Crusher Operator, and other team members to coordinate material movement and maintain production efficiency.
• Maintain close communication with the chief chemist for: target ranges, testing procedures, calibration of lab instruments
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school or college basic chemistry course experience is an asset but not required.
• 1-5 years previous laboratory experience
• Ability to pass a basic math aptitude test.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory functions in a cement plant.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is an asset but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and required training.
• Follow all company safety policies, MSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work while maintaining production quality.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and housekeeping.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined industrial environments.
• Ability to work in dusty, noisy, hot, and cold conditions while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Working Conditions

This position works in a heavy industrial cement manufacturing environment and is exposed to moving machinery, vibration, dust, noise, temperature extremes, and outdoor weather conditions. Compliance with all company safety rules and the use of required PPE is mandatory.

Benefits Offered on Your First Day!

• Medical
• Telemedicine
• Health Advocate Service
• Dental & Orthodontics
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

EEO Statement

Nevada Cement provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): 1-5 years of previous laboratory functions

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