Quality Control

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.