Quality Control Technician
Quality Control Technician
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Working at Walker
At Walker your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery renewable energy paving and construction aggregates and emulsions are a fifthgeneration familyowned company founded in 1887 operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States.We care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our communities.Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future together.
About the Job
As a Quality Control Technician you will sample and test the aggregate that is produced off of the various plants onsite at our GreyBruce region Quarries and/or Sand & Gravel sites as well as ensuring regular shipping samples meet required specifications. You will also perform Asphalt & Concrete sampling and testing on partnering jobsites.
Based out of our Owen Sound location with a direct report to the Quality Control & Assurance Manager. Starting wage $25.95$28.95 based on qualifications and experience.
What Youll Be Doing
- Maintain a daily quality control database and analyze test data and reports to identify deviations and monitor quality trends
- Perform standardized laboratory tests for product characteristics while complying with industry standards to ensure product specifications and quality control values are maintained
- Inspect production and shipping material handling and procedures to ensure there is no negative effect on product quality
- Maintain a clean and efficient laboratory to ensure the equipment complies with CCIL standards and that continued maintenance is performed/documented to assist in the accuracy of testing
- Troubleshoot areas of concern within the shipping and production operations as well as on job sites as required including Asphalt and Concrete job sites.
- Produce various summaries and reports for supervisors customers and managers to highlight product quality and control
- Provide customers with information to assist in solving product performance problems as necessary and refers to the appropriate personnel as required
Heres What You Need
- Experience in aggregates asphalt or concrete testing or previous construction employment is an asset
- Must have a valid G license in good standing
- Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure work is done correctly and thoroughly within a fastpaced environment
- Ability to identify analyze and resolve problems efficiently and effectively
- Organized and methodical to structure workflow and follow specific procedures with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Basic computer software skills track data and produce documents and reports as required
- Able to work with limited supervision and to take discretionary action as required
- Communicates with clarity verbally and in writing by composing clear documents
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Indoor and Outdoor environment in various weather conditions
- Flexible hours may be required on occasion to meet demands which will include overtime and possible evening night and weekend work.
- Able to perform a variety of tasks including moderate to heavy lifting bending reaching and carrying.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Daily exposure to laboratory quarry and paving environments
- Various PPE will include safety boots reflective clothing safety glasses gloves and hard hat additional PPE may be required depending upon tasks
Whats in it for you
- You become part of a team you can count on
- A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
- Leaders who support your growth and success
- A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
- Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events
At Walker your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities race religions gender identities and expression Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
