QC Associate - Lehigh Hanson

The Role and the Company

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

The Quality Control Associate roleis based inMcCook, ILand reportsdirectly to the Quality Control Manager.  

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

• Perform quality control tests on aggregate products
• Work in conjunction with production personnel to evaluate problems with quality and develop solutions.
• Maintain necessary documentation of the testing procedure and results
• Prepare documentation for customers and contractors certifying the product quality
• Assist Plant Managers with other duties such as assessing stockpile inventory, performing scale clerk duties or other office clerical work, supportingplant maintenance during breakdowns. Build and maintain relationships with plant employees and customers
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures; perform daily equipment inspections, as well as identify and assist in correcting unsafe conditions

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college or technical degree a plus!
• Solid computer skills and MS Excel experience preferred
• Demonstrated basic math skills
• Strong communication skills to interact with customers, contractors, agency personneland plant personnel
• Work overtime as needed. During the construction season, the workweek may run 5 to 6 days / 45 to 65 hours per week
• Work independently
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including different shifts and overtime when needed
• Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in a lab environment; but requires conducting business at manufacturing locations and job sites where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, and elevated noise levels.

Benefits & Compensation:

We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process.

Heidelberg Materials is a drug free workplace.

External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Employer Statement :

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled