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Upstone Materials Laboratory Technician - Union, SC in Union, United States
Laboratory Technician - Union, SC
Subsidiary: Reeves Construction Company
Southeast Emulsions is one of the companies that operates within Reeves, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. As an emulsion and liquid asphalt supplier, Southeast Emulsions is dedicated to assisting the development and maintenance of local communities through working with government agencies, as well as contractors. To learn more about Southeast Emulsions visitwww.southeastemulsions.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.
Southeast Emulsions, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visitwww.colas.com.
Primary Duties
Responsible for analyzing materials, including, asphalt and emulsions
Operates, maintains, and cleans laboratory testing equipment and workspace
Accurately performs testing of asphalt products according to DOT specifications and company quality control plans
Record and maintain quality control reports
Analyze data, troubleshoot, and recommend process control adjustments under the supervision of the quality control manager
Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Draws up and issues production batch sheets and inventory levels as required
Test and records data on other as requested by terminal manager and QC manager.
Experience and Physical Requirements
Previous lab experience preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Must be energetic and willing to learn all aspects of the position
Able to be flexible with duties and working hours
Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds with or without assistance
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
Frequent exposure to loud noise
Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, Overtime as required
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Benefits and General Information
Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify
Drug-Free Workplace
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ColasUSA_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .