Quality Assurance Operator 1

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Assurance Operator 1

Company Overview :

Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. is a leading asphalt supplier and marketer in the Western US. With plants in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, California, and Arizona, IAS supplies a diverse product line of asphalts, polymer-modified asphalt, and asphalt emulsions to the road maintenance and construction industry. IAS is looking for an energized and flexible self-starter to fill a full-time opening for Quality Assurance Operator 1 at our Billings, MT facility.

Position Overview :

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Quality Assurance Operator 1 is responsible for testing and certifying the quality of raw materials and finished products through product sampling and batch testing support. Key duties include loading and unloading asphalt trucks and rail cars, calculating load gallons, operating forklifts, and performing basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on loading / unloading equipment. The role also involves learning the plant’s color code system, gaining familiarity with the plant layout, and developing a solid understanding of the PMA and emulsion production processes.

Position Responsibilities :

• Test and certify the quality of raw materials and finished products.
• Product sampling and testing; operation support for product batch testing.
• Ability to calculate load gallons.
• Top and bottom load / unload asphalt trucks.
• Load / unload rail cars.
• Raw materials and product sampling.
• Forklift operation.
• Basic (PM) preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of loading / unloading.
• Learn the plant color code or ID system for the values, lines, pumps, and tanks.
• Obtain general knowledge of products and plant layout.
• This position will learn the PMA and emulsion production process.

Required Skills and Abilities :

Education and Experience :

Physical Requirements :

Key Competencies :

Dedication to producing error-free, accurate work.

Bias for action and getting things done.

Develops and leverages cooperative relationships.

Demonstrates energy for effective implementation of change.

Able to reflect and learn from mistakes.

Hiring for Excellence Criteria :

ABOUT US

The success of Idaho Asphalt Supply is built by a dedicated team of professionals who excel in their roles, and, in turn, we are seeking the best-in-class talent : professionals, scientists, engineers, advanced thinkers, and people who thrive on growth and collaboration to co-create the future of Idaho Asphalt.

To be the BEST, we must employ the BEST. We offer a competitive total rewards package, an innovative, dynamic, and fast-paced learning culture, and research environment.

Founded in 1976, our company is now a third-generation family business supplying materials to the highway construction industry. Our company is FIRST CHOICE in the industry due to our relentless pursuit of continuous improvement of the products and services we provide to our customers.

Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FLSA : Hourly

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