Quality Control Specialist (St. Cloud)

Are you a hard-working individual who takes pride in your work and values safety on the job? We're seeking a reliable and dedicated Quality Control Specialist to join our team. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and have an impact that is valued, we want to hear from you!

The Quality Control Specialist is a key role responsible for accurately collecting, testing and reporting data to ensure that the material produced meets required specifications, standards, and performance criteria. This role involves continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Collaboration with supervisors, the plant team, and production crew leadership is essential to meeting quality control standards.

Responsibilities: Below are the essential duties and responsibilities of the position; other duties may be assigned as directed:

• Work closely with the quality control team to fulfill the company’s quality control process and procedures
• Preform daily field and laboratory testing on asphalt mixtures, aggregates, binders and materials to ensure compliance with project specifications, state DOT requirements, and internal quality standards
• Perform field density tests using nuclear or non‑nuclear gauges
• Monitor asphalt plant operations to ensure consistent production quality
• Verify and perform proper sampling procedures and maintain accurate QC documentation
• Record test results accurately and maintain detailed QC documentation
• Communicate test results and quality issues with plant managers, paving crews, and supervisors
• Prepare and submit QC reports, including test results, observations, and corrective actions
• Assist in troubleshooting material or production problems
• Ensure compliance with state DOT specs, ASTM standards, and internal QC protocols
• Coordinate and collaborate with the asphalt plant team for mix designs, specifications, and testing needs
• Have a safety-focused mentality:
  • Always ensure and promote a safe working environment
  • Enforces all company OSHA and other applicable safety standards.
  • Reports and safety concerns to the shop manager.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, a candidate would have the following:

• Able to work independently while having a strong attention to detail
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and ensure accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and training
• Working knowledge of asphalt mix designs, testing, production processes, and field paving operations.
• Experience with asphalt quality control or related materials testing preferred
• Confident in abilities to take initiative when action is necessary
• Ability to work flexible schedules and attend meetings/trainings on site or in the office
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including exposure to construction sites and potential physical demands.
• Ability to Lift up to 50 pounds
• Must Valid driver’s license

Compensation: The hourly rate will be determined and commensurate with the candidate's skill and experience level and access to full benefits, including 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

New Look Contracting, Inc. / Capital Paving is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nation origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.