Quality Control Technician- Located in Opal, Ab

  • Morinville
  • Mill Creek Sand And Gravel (1980) Ltd.

About Us

Mill Creek Sand & Gravel is a third generation, family-owned independent company 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
  • Annual boot allowance
  • Travel allowance (dependent on location, and in accordance with company policy)
  • Night shift premiums
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Opportunities for growth within the company

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collect samples to meet API and ASTM standards from the plant, pit and piles
  • 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

Education & Training :

  • Possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers’ License
  • Geotechnical technology diploma would be considered an asset

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.

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

Pre-Employment Screening

  • Drug and Alcohol testing
  • Spirometry
  • Audiometry
  • Mask Fit
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Clean/Acceptable Driver Abstract

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $27.00 per hour

Benefits :

  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Application question(s):

  • Are you aware that this position is based out of Opal, AB?
  • Are you able to reliably commute to the jobsite in Opal, AB?

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 5 Drivers Licence (required)

Work Location: One location