Quality Control Chemist

Job Summary The Quality Control Chemist is an entry-level chemist opportunity to build fundamental skills while providing a valuable function within a cement facility that has a long history of innovation and improvement. Work as a team member to maintain the automated robotic laboratory, control quality aspects of the cement manufacturing process, and ensure the final product meets quality standards. Work to optimize consistent quality by solving problems across quality processes, the laboratory, and general plant systems. Benefits CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. Medical, Dental, Vision low-cost premiums even for family coverage Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Paid sick/vacation/holiday
401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional voluntary benefits Compensation Responsibilities Perform and ensure routine analysis, control quality, and maintain the operation of the quality control and quality assurance systems
Perform and ensure chemical and physical analysis on raw, semi-finished, and finished materials
Provide and ensure effective preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and troubleshooting are carried out on all laboratory analytical equipment, including an automated robo-lab
Maintain, monitor, and calibrate equipment to comply with all specifications
Create new or modify existing analytical procedures as required to facilitate improvement or optimization of process control and preventive maintenance knowledge
Coordinate with Lab Supervisor to ensure efficient operation of quality control and plant systems
Assist QC Supervisor in monitoring and ordering laboratory supplies, performing monthly inventories and reports, and performing other duties as assigned
Assist other departments with projects ranging from design and maintenance to production and environmental via direction from department heads
Uphold and work by CalPortland's core value set: integrity, safety, accountability, teamwork, respect, quality, and innovation
Comply with and enforce governmental procedures, rules, and regulations; comply with company policies and plant rules
Education Bachelor's degree, preferably in chemistryRequirements/Qualifications Excellent computer and MS Office skills
Hands-on; mechanically oriented
Intern experience within a heavy industrial facility is preferred
Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.