What are the responsibilities and job description for the QUALITY CONTROL TECH position at Knife River Northwest?
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Sample and test aggregate, asphalt and concrete in accordance with specifications and standards
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any day and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
- Other duties assigned as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Quality Control experience preferred, but not required: Training will be provided
- Good math, record keeping and problem-solving ability
- Computer spreadsheet experience preferred
- Engineering and statistics background helpful, but not necessary
- Ability to study, take and pass QC certification exams with adequate time and training provided
- Must be able to life material samples of 75lbs. approximate. 10-15 times per day on occasion more depending on duties required
- Ability to work overtime; nights. Weekends
- Strong communication skills and positive interactions with a variety of customers required
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/ functional exam and drug screen
- Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers
Benefits:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Safety Incentives
- Years of Service Recognition
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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.
If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Quality Control Tech position:
Army: Petroleum Laboratory Specialist
Navy: Inspector
Marines: Petroleum Quality Assurance and Additization Specialist
Geological Technicians
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
