Job Description
Job Summary
The Quality Control Analyst will assure a consistent and quality product. This individual will control the cement manufacturing process by testing, reporting, and directing plant personnel to maintain quality and uniformity throughout the process, from raw material to the finished product.
This position will require nights, weekends, and holiday coverage.
Benefits
* Medical * Dental * Vision * Employer Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance * 401(k) Employer Match AND Additional Contributions * Paid Vacation & Holidays * Employer Paid Disability Plan * Employee Assistance Program *
At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
Compensation
$35.61 to $37.61
PLUS
* Generous hourly 401(k) contributions * Shift Differentials * Sunday Premiums * Annual Boot Allowance * PPE & Uniforms Provided *
Responsibilities
Help maintain and troubleshoot automated Gamma Metrics Ramos PGNAA
Data entry and manipulation, run applications, software maintenance, and general troubleshooting of computers
Use chemical and physical methods to prepare and analyze all samples with a high degree of accuracy and precision
Maintain communications and issue orders and memoranda to plant personnel to ensure compliance with quality control and uniformity parameters
Create new or modify existing analytical procedures as required to facilitate improvement or optimization of process control and preventative maintenance knowledge
Assist Q.C. Supervisor in monitoring and ordering laboratory supplies, performing monthly inventories, and performing other duties as assigned
Maintain, monitor, and calibrate equipment to comply with all specifications
Education
High school diploma/GED
Requirements/Qualifications
Strong verbal communication skills customer service orientation
Must pass a written laboratory exam
Proficient at reading, writing, math, and operational logic
Computer proficiency
Ability to work under pressure and handle a variety of details
Ability to produce accurate and timely statistics
Ability to comply with all plant, company, and MSHA safety rules and regulations
Ability to:
Sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground)
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 70 lbs.
Must be able to walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles, stoop and crawl under and into enclosed spaces
Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required
Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings
Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry, and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
Will have exposure to all levels of noise that require the use of hearing protection
Must be able to work rotating shifts and some overtime when required
Exposure to cement, clay, limestone, and various chemicals
Preferred:
A college degree is a plus, preferably in chemistry or a related field, with a strong background in computers
Cement plant lab experience
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Long distance, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work