Memphis Stone & Gravel Company is a family owned and operated aggregate supplier to Memphis and the Mid-South.  In business since 1910, Memphis Stone & Gravel Company has earned a reputation for supplying outstanding construction materials to the markets it serves.  Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement and relationships. We have continued to protect lands we mine all the while restoring resources to productive and beautiful uses after mining.

Our products include high quality fine and coarse aggregate for ready-mixed concrete and asphalt concrete.  We process a variety of sand products, road base materials, shoulder gravel, clay gravel, landscape rock, drainage rock and pea gravel.

Memphis Stone & Gravel Company – Managing Earth’s Resources For Over 100 Years.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY:  MSG PROSPECTING INTERN

Position Summary

The MSG Prospecting Intern is responsible for Aggregate inspection, sampling, and QC testing, including gradations.  The purpose of inspecting, sampling, and testing of the materials is to determine whether or not their characteristics, properties, and quality meet or exceed the standards and specifications prescribed by our customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in accordance with Lehman-Roberts Company’s and Memphis Stone and Gravel Company’s quality control system
• Understanding of ASTM and ASSHTO test methods and procedures, including analysis of test data and the corrective action to prevent non-conforming products
• Must work in safe, professional manner, following company policies as well as MSHA and OSHA regulations at all times
• Run stockpile gradations to ensure acceptance by customer
• Perform additional testing as directed by QA/QC Technician
• Enter analytical results into computer database
• Communicate and work primarily with MSG management. May communicate with sales personnel and plant foremen as required.
• Care and maintenance of testing equipment
• Proper documentation and data control
• Carry out various exploration geology/mining research projects as directed

Success Criteria

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• PC skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies
• Willingness to work long hours, including Saturdays and overtime as required
• Willingness to work within a team structure to ensure success
• Field or lab experience a plus, but not required
• Geology/geotechnical education or related experience a plus

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