Quality Control Technician

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a
**greener**,
**smarter** and
**healthier** world. At Lafarge Canada Inc.,
**safety** comes first,
**collaboration** matters and
**diversity** is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually
**make our materials better.**

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:
The
**Quality Control Technician** is responsible for assuring product quality through an extensive testing program and reporting process.

**Responsibilities**:
**Daily Tasks**

**Quality Control**:

- Gather required material produced and sample. Run sieve analysis tests on various aggregate products from various sites. Some heavy lifting is required as samples can weigh anywhere from 50-70 lbs.
- Communicate testing results to management and production staff in order to minimize time and money wasted on production/sales of out-of-spec. materials
- Enter test results into Excel spreadsheets and QC database.
- Conduct visual inspections of production and shipping piles to identify any quality issues (oversize, contamination, etc.)

**Other**:

- Assist customers that come on-site for product information/samples
- Provide tours for contractors, customers, and management
- Assist in surveying, benchmarking, fill site coverage, barge sampling and/or blast monitoring (site-specific)
- Enter daily production data into system to ensure up-to-date inventory counts
- Garbage removal and other housekeeping duties

**Weekly Tasks**
- Ensure all test results are entered in the QC database before Friday end-of-day

**Monthly Tasks**
- Prepare mid or month-end quality summaries for QA Supervisor
- Prepare monthly sales workbook for sales staff, management, and dispatch
- Prepare monthly quality summaries of requested products for sales staff/external customers

**Other Tasks**
- Research and create blend templates for specialty products for use by sales staff and management
- Answer customer and internal questions regarding quality and quality control issues
- Prepare samples for external testing
- Collect product samples at various Lafarge and customer sites
- Perform other requested tasks

**Results / Accountabilities**
- Reports to QA Supervisor and Plant Manager

Qualifications:
**Education***:Secondary School Education or equivalent, or an acceptable combination of education and work experience.

**Experience and Skill Set**:

- Physically fit - able to lift 50-70 lbs. on a regular basis
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Intermediate MS-Excel skills
- Ability to work in both an outdoor and office environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills; a self-starter
- Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Highly motivated, able to quickly build and maintain positive working relationships
- Ability to maintain composure in dealing with difficult situations; demonstrates positive customer service attitude

**_
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required._**

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are
**passionate**, driven by
**curiosity** and keen to
**grow**,
**learn, develop** and
**thrive** in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.