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Quality Control Technician
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| Company: |
Knife River - Midwest Division |
Department: |
Quality Control |
| Location: |
Sioux City, IA |
Hiring Manager: |
Megan S Dejong |
| Closing Date: |
02/28/2025
at 11:59pm CDT |
Job Type: |
Full-Time - Seasonal |
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| Job Summary: |
Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are growing! Our team is made up of hard-working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers - and we are looking for more!
Role Overview:
This position is responsible to safely collect samples of crushed stone/aggregate/sand/gravel, asphalt or concrete to test for conformance to specifications. Will need to display a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.
This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.
The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM. Will work Saturday as needed.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Safely and properly perform laboratory tests on variety of materials (Aggregate, Asphalt and/or Concrete).
2. Collect material samples, identify material, and compile statistical data on test results.
3. Perform necessary tests (i.e., gradations, incinerations, rice tests, marshall tests, %crushed, etc.)
4. Examine and evaluate data - determine material quality in relation to specifications.
5. Present alternative actions in relation to the evaluation.
6. Perform arithmetic operations and report findings and needed actions.
7. Maintain lab and equipment.
8. Perform daily housekeeping.
9. Conduct finished and in-process inspections.
10. Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others. Communicate test results to appropriate stakeholders.
11. Ensure work activities comply with OSHA, EPA, safety and environmental regulations. Good housekeeping skills.
12. Must have valid driver's license and acceptable driving record under Company policy.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
This position starts at $20.00/HR, and up, depending on experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications: |
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Driver's license and acceptable driving record, required.
3. Maintain proper certification. |
How To Apply |
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:2220 Hawkeye Drive, Sioux City, IA 51105.
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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Knife River - Midwest
Dec 17, 2024 