Quality Control Lead

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Collect, prepare, test, analyze, and document samples to determine content and characteristics. Test samples using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment then entering findings in cloud-based database. Collaborate with entire ready-mix team using resources like digital interfaces, cloud-based databases and other tools available.

Typical schedule is M-F 6am-6pm, one Saturday every 2 months.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Perform updates and manage digital cloud-based databases to support ready-mix teams
2. Communicate effectively with all applicable groups on updates and changes made within scope of ready-mix teams
3. Collaboration with sales team and management by finding suitable mixes or materials for ready-mix projects
4. Schedule QC team daily to provide feedback digitally to ready-mix teams by collaborating with sales and dispatch team
5. Collaborate with supervisor to strengthen QC team and improve processes
6. Increase interpersonal skills with technicians by assessing and delivering information to support QC team
7. Conduct testing of Knife River ready-mix products and materials from various locations according to ASTM standards and/or State specifications
8. Communicate field data with ready-mix team digitally after getting results
9. Enter and update aspects of concrete mixes in cloud-based database.
10. Must be able to work varied hours and multitask
11. Limited travel potentially necessary
12. Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. AAS degree in civil engineering, construction management, or concrete industry management desirable, or
2. A combination of post-secondary education and experience
3. Valid driver's license.
4. ACI Field Testing and Strength Testing Technician certification (currently hold or will acquire with training/certification)

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

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