Syar Industries, Inc./Syar Concrete LLC is one of northern California's leading producers and suppliers of high quality aggregate rock products, asphaltic paving materials and ready mix concrete. With its headquarters in Napa, Syar serves the construction industry from strategically located facilities in ten counties.
Job Description
This position is responsible for sampling, testing and inspecting concrete and concrete materials in laboratory and field settings to ensure compliance with company and/or owner specifications Employee will review/analyze data to determine mix design adjustments and establish future mix designs. Employee will perform tests to insure quality of products at the point of production and delivery. This individual will verify test results, maintain accurate and timely records on test data, product quality, and defective materials and communicate such data to the Technical Services Manager.
The position involves, but is not limited to, the following tasks and duties:
Develop and analyze statistical data and specifications to determine mix design proportions and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy
Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to quality and reliability
Material sampling, testing and trial batching
Preparation of materials and products for testing
Prepare and communicate testing and inspection results to Technical Services Manager to ensure quality control standards are satisfied and process changes can be implemented
Modify existing mix designs as necessary and develop new mix designs
Research and develop potential mix designs and/or material sources
Support production team in producing the highest quality products
Investigates customer complaints regarding quality and suggest appropriate adjustments or actions
Participate in and promote Syar’s safety procedures and policies to promote a safe working environment
Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations in order to perform duties in a safe manner
Maintenance and housekeeping of assigned areas and equipment
Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
The hours of work for this position are usually from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Night work will be occasionally required. This is a non exempt, hourly position.
Travel: Frequent; limited to local sites in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Napa, Solano and Yolo counties
GENERAL WORK AREA LOCATION: This position is located in the lab at the Rio Linda facility and all of Syar Concrete’s service territory
Qualifications
1 to 3 years previous lab experience preferred but not required
Advanced computer skills, advanced proficiency Microsoft Excel, basic proficiency Microsoft Word
Good oral and written communication skills
Strong mathematical skills
Have the ability to communicate fluently in English
Be able to receive and understand information on the phone
High school diploma required
ACI certification desired
Must possess clean driving record (2 points or less) no DUI
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Plan
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
- Company Sponsored 401k
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Provided Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
