QC Technician

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CRH is hiring a QC Technician for Oldcastle APG in Dover, DE, full-time on-site. The role conducts quality control inspections and tests across the production cycle, interprets specs, records results, and cites deviations with suggestions for process improvements. You will inspect raw materials and finished products, accept or reject items, manage the quarantine area, and assist with repacking damaged bundles. The job requires standing in a loud non-climate-controlled factory, lifting up to 50 pounds, and wearing PPE. Requirements include a HS diploma, basic math and reading, ability to use measurement tools, clear communication, and initiative. CRH offers competitive pay, benefits, retirement, wellness, and growth; apply by tailoring your resume to QC duties and completing the online profile to track status 24/7.

Job ID:  520115

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.    

Job Summary

Performs quality control inspections, checks, and tests products during the manufacturing process. Inspects materials, parts, and products at different phases of the production cycle. Records observations and makes recommendations for process or production improvements. Examines products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets job specifications and requirements to ensure alignment with company expectations.
• Recommends adjustment to assembly or production processes.
• Inspects, tests, and/or measures raw materials, intermediates, and finished products being produced.
• Responsible for accepting or rejecting finished materials.
• Removes all products and materials that fail to meet determined specifications.
• Audits/spot checks shipments for potential quality and/or packaging issues.
• Ability to repack/rework damaged bundles from the yard, ensuring specifications are correct.
• Take ownership of the quarantine area by determining disposition of product on hold.
• Give feedback to management to share ideas for process improvement. 
• Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the business

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic reading and math skills. Must be able to follow directions.
• Ability to use measurement tools (tape measure, gauges, microscope, and other testing equipment)
• Exercises independent initiative/judgement in work methods.
• Ability to lead by example, gain respect from a team and communicate with clarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to oversee a wide variety of activities at the same time.
• This role requires standing and/or walking for long periods of time in a noisy, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.  It requires wearing Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and high visibility apparel. 
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time and perform repetitive motion type tasks regularly.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift greater than 50 pounds.
• Ability to endure heat in a warehouse environment.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration, repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing and/or pulling. 
• The employee in this role frequently works near powered forklifts, power tools, and automated assembly machinery. 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability 

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.