Quality Control Technician

**About Us**

Mill Creek Sand & Gravel (1980) Ltd. is a mining company with over 40 years of experience focused on processing and manufacturing aggregates for the Western Canadian markets. Our facility is located approximately 12 km north of Redwater or a 45-minute drive from north Edmonton.

**We Offer**
- Competitive Wages
- Overtime after 8 hours per day AND for all hours worked if called in on a scheduled day off
- Annual boot allowance
- Travel allowance (dependent on location, and in accordance with company policy)
- Night Shift Premiums
- Company Paid Sick Days
- RRSP Matching
- Comprehensive Benefit Plan
- Opportunities for growth within the company

**Function/ Purpose**

The Quality Control Technician performs a variety of duties associated with the testing of the different sand products being produced at the Opal facility. This position performs a variety of tests related to the sizing and material characteristics. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the safe and timely testing of sand to maintain the highest quality of sand product possible. The Quality Control Technician will receive daily direction from the Senior Quality Control Technician.

**General Lab Duties & Responsibilities**
- Complete Sieve, color and proppant testing as per API and ASTM standards
- Complete testing with the Laser Diffraction machine on Silica Flour samples
- Complete data entry of test results and send to all appropriate parties
- Clean and maintain all lab equipment
- General housekeeping in the lab
- Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all issues or matters requiring his/her attention
- Work all assigned shifts from scheduled start time to scheduled end time
- Participate in all required Company meetings
- Other duties as assigned

**Teamwork**
- Participate as vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organizations which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required
- Promote a team approach and maintain a dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather innovative ideas
- Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives

**Customer Service**
- Approach all encounters in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Project a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, positive attitude that encourages customer confidence and reflects a professional image.
- Solutions-focused when approached with concerns from the general public or suggestions to co-workers.

**Education & Training**
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Valid Class 5 Drivers’ License
- Geotechnical technology diploma would be considered an asset

**Experience**:

- Previous field experience in mine driving would be considered an asset
- Previous experience in a construction setting working around heavy equipment would be considered an asset

**Competencies**:

- Aptitude for numbers and sharp attention to detail
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and part of a team
- High degree of personal initiative and ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as necessary
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate well with supervisors and staff, and to foster positive work relationships

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.45-$28.56 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person