Quality Control Lead - Branford, FL at Ash Grove Cement Company in Branford, Florida

Job Description:

 

 

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across the Midwest, Texas and Western United States. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

 

 

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across the Midwest, Texas and Western United States. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision and accordance to established policies and procedures, acts as relief for vacations, sick time, and cross-training for Quality Control Technician, Physical Tester, and Chemical Analyst positions. Completes all testing, data interpretation, documentation, responsibilities, and other roles of the position for which they are performing. Performs other testing and related laboratory functions as needed and assures accurate record keeping and documentation of all test results. Works as part of the lab team to ensure that products and results are consistently meeting quality standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes all applicable safety policies and regulations.


• Analyzes results given by Quality Control Technicians.


• Performs testing and analysis on samples from other plants.


• Performs extra testing and tasks as required, in any of the labs (i.e. cleaning molds, lab projects, audit sampling and testing, collection and shipment of samples, etc)


• Maintains adequate supply of all consumable supplies and materials for Quality Control Technicians by completing a weekly inventory and submitting purchase requisitions in SAP for approval.


• Ensures lab equipment and environment meets specifications and calibrates lab equipment to ASTM standards.


• Operates, calibrates and performs minor repairs on laboratory and field testing equipment when necessary.


• Ensures Quality Control Manager is fully informed on all quality and deviation issues.


• Maintains accurate, thorough and legible records of all test results. 


• Understands and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all quality calculations.


• Serves as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, safety and environmental stewardship to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.


• Maintains accurate records in designated log books and locations for all testing performed and adjustments made.


• Assists in performing additional non-routine testing for research when necessary.


• Responsible for housekeeping and clean-up of immediate work areas and sample areas or in other areas in conjunction with assigned duties.


• Assists in development and implementation of additional training tools, after manager’s approval, such as calculation spreadsheets, troubleshooting guidelines, etc.


• Enforces and monitors Quality Control Technician cleaning schedule, sampling schedule, and safety documentation.

REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions, signs and similar information.  Knowledge of and ability to comply with ASTM standards and testing procedures.


• Ability to perform necessary mathematical functions and calculations.


• Knowledge of and ability to comply with ASTM standards and testing procedures.


• Ability to understand and describe the purpose of all required testing.


• Knowledge and ability to perform measurement conversions, as well as an understanding of volume and area measurements. 


• Must successfully complete on-the-job training provided by designated supervision or otherwise qualified individuals.


• Ability to accurately and effectively read gauges and dials and use a manometer, x-ray fluorescence analyzer, particle size analyzer, compression machine, mixer, and autoclave.


• Ability to use a computer for record keeping and calculations.  Must be familiar with spreadsheet and word processing software.


• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk over rough uneven surfaces, climb stairs, lift objects up to 80 pounds, and perform repetitive motions such as lifting, pulling, pushing, and bending.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be exposed to chemicals, dust, noise, heat, and all weather conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education level preferred	Associates Degree in related field
Job related formal training	1 – 2 years
Job related work experience	2 – 4 years
Other requirements	Skills in basic applied mathematics and chemistry. Strong reading, comprehension and documentation skills. Ability to use test equipment such as crushers, shakers, and disk grinders. Ability to use computers (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and specific software to run the labs).

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employee will be required to follow all job instructions of  his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor agreement or safety policies.

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

Ash Grove Cement is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link. 

 

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