What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Lab Technician position at Summit Materials?
Benefits
Location: Newberry, FL
The prime objective of the Lab Tech is to assure that all lab equipment is operating within designed specifications and lab testing is conducted according to the latest standards. The Lab Tech reports to the Associate Quality Manager. The LT must be able to operate laboratory equipment, X-ray equipment, computer and office equipment, hand tools, dolly, mobile equipment, and all additional tools and equipment required to perform the job.
Roles & Responsibilities
Area of experience: Quality Management in Cement Manufacturing
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the teammate will be regularly required to talk and hear, use fingers and hands to handle and/or feel, use eyesight for depth perceptions, close, distant, peripheral and color vision; stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Frequent exposure to walking on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, high and/or confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and explosives. Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) lbs. independently and tolerate moderate noise levels.
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What To Expect During Our Hiring Process
Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We'repassionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.
At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are...you belong.
- Recession Resistant Industry
- Consistent work, with a work/life balance
- Overtime Opportunities
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
- Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
- Life Insurance - Company Paid
- Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
Location: Newberry, FL
The prime objective of the Lab Tech is to assure that all lab equipment is operating within designed specifications and lab testing is conducted according to the latest standards. The Lab Tech reports to the Associate Quality Manager. The LT must be able to operate laboratory equipment, X-ray equipment, computer and office equipment, hand tools, dolly, mobile equipment, and all additional tools and equipment required to perform the job.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with Plant rules, quality standards and Company policies.
- Perform analysis on samples such as, Raw material, Raw mill, clinker, coal, cement.
- Ensure all laboratory equipment is working properly.
- Ensures all servicing and training requirements are made for all laboratory equipment.
- Perform inspections and maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Reports any test results falling outside of KPIs or ASTM / AASHTO specifications.
- Performs adjustments and minor repairs to equipment as required.
- Uses LDMS, ICMS, Plant Focus, or other computerized management tools.
- Inspects laboratory and quality control equipment on a regular basis and prepares work orders as required.
- Ensures proper disposal of chemicals and samples.
- Works with other departments to solve quality related problems.
- Samples, splits, packages, and ships samples for third party testing.
- High School graduate.
- Knowledge of chemistry and mathematics.
- Experience with computers and Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of the cement manufacturing process.
- Should be able to evaluate data without supervision.
- Make decisions and communicate well with other departments both verbally and in writing.
- Can work well under the pressure of annual external reference lab inspections and annual proficiency testing.
- A two-year associate’s degree in related field is preferred.
Area of experience: Quality Management in Cement Manufacturing
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the teammate will be regularly required to talk and hear, use fingers and hands to handle and/or feel, use eyesight for depth perceptions, close, distant, peripheral and color vision; stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Frequent exposure to walking on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, high and/or confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and explosives. Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) lbs. independently and tolerate moderate noise levels.
Get Hired
What To Expect During Our Hiring Process
- Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Record Check
- 5-Panel Drug Screen
- Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
- Paid Orientation
- A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!
Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We'repassionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.
At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are...you belong.