Quality Control Technician

General Overview:  Quality Control will be responsible for performing the daily operations of the Quality Laboratory, a facility that includes wet processing equipment for raw sand and dry processing equipment for processed sand.  

Responsibilities:

• Performs quality testing of sand materials and keeps accurate records of results.
• Performs auditing and inspection activities in order to ensure that quality targets are met for all finished Alpine Silica sand product shipped to customers.
• Provides direct lab support to Production Manager and may assists with day-to-day operations of Loadout.
• Prepares sand samples as needed.
• Communicates quality-problems to plant management.  Analyzing, identifying and communicating problematic trends, e.g. recurring first pass issues.
• Establishes testing procedures and protocols for quality control and may provide training to Lab Technicians/Loadout Operators, who sample, test and document materials that are mined, processed or shipped.  
• Focuses on creating a safety culture that utilizes safe work practices, maintaining a safe and clean work area.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent minimally required; four-year degree or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a Quality Control position or lab, preferred.
• Must be able to work independently, as a member of team, and as a team leader.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Able to read, speak and write in English.
• Strong physical and mental health to maintain demanding, fast-paced workload.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
• Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty; strives for excellence in all activities employing accompanying communication.
• Dependable, reliable and capable of fulfilling responsibilities.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach and move about the facility.
• Must be able to traverse unlevel ground and climb and descend stairs on occasion.

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.