Quality Control Technician - Wharton, NJ

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Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates. Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants. Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania. Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.
Position Overview
Responsible for performing quality control testing and monitoring of crushed aggregates, recycle materials and hot mix asphalt mixtures produced at their assigned location. This role is located in Wharton, NJ, but employee may be required to travel to other sites.
Roles and Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
• Formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of CRH and Tilcon’s core values of People, Character, Performance, and Innovation.
• Work safely, complying with all OSHA and MSHA regulations and Tilcon environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform quality control testing as required by State and local agencies, private, and in accordance with Tilcon procedures ensuring the highest quality material is being produced.
• Provide test data to plant manager and other pertinent plant personnel in a timely manner.
• Provide process and mix adjustment recommendations as required.
• Maintain current State agency QC/QA certifications, upholding all aspects of the quality control program staying in compliance with agency specifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data base and record logs.
• Support and assist internal customers (sales, construction, estimating, operations and senior management) and external customers by reviewing and providing detail information/insight on material specifications and test results as requested.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.
Marginal Duties and Functions
• Share and implement Best Practices for efficient laboratory and plant operations.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Perform business administrative duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience Required
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or 3 years+ of practical work experience.
Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.E.) from four year college or university.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.
• High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Work Requirements
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and company procedures as outlined in the company policies.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime, weekends and night shifts as needed.
• Available for emergency overtime when the need arises. This may include occasional weekend hours.
• Ability to travel to various job sites several times a week.
• Ability to carry out standardized laboratory tests in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
• Ability to read English language sufficiently to read information contained in specifications, reports, manuals and regulations.
• Ability to use a computer to communicate and analyze data. This includes but is not limited to the use of Outlook, MS Office programs, and web-based programs.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and work well with other personnel.
• Ability to evaluate questions or problems effectively, seeking assistance when needed.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
Compensation & Company Benefits:
Hourly rates starting at $22/hour, higher for experienced technicians
Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
$1,000 Referral Bonuses
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off, Holidays
401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match

Employment type
Full Time