Lab Technician I

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Shift/Schedule: Mon - Thu 6 am to 4:30 pm

Holcim is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive product portfolio for commercial building performance solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Benchwork: Operate mixing machines, weigh raw material, batching, add additives and pigments and blend material according to written formulas and worksheets to produce specified product listed on work orders.
Work with the Production Supervisor to plan, coordinate and control mixing activities, keeping him/her informed of work order status (e.g. estimated time of completion, etc).
Participate in all QC processes and ISO certification processes.
Responsible for general housekeeping of the Q.C. laboratory and maintaining the required supply of Q.C. laboratory stock items (e.g. gloves, paper towels, application equipment, etc,
Responsible for filing drawdowns and keeping them up to date.
Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Production Supervisor & Plant Manager.
Match color formulas and correct finished goods color batches.
Follow all safety regulations
Review completed product mixes to ensure the best possible quality is manufactured.
Work with production personnel to correct any detected product variances.
Work with production/R&D to correct any detected product variances.
Must be able to maintain QC computer databases and generate reports { CoA, CoC, ete).
Organize and maintain the lab and desk areas following the principles of 5S.
Maintains calibration records for lab equipment.
Other duties as requested.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills required (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Ability to perform basic math computations
Minimum High school diploma or GED required. Associates or bachelor’s degree level education preferred.
Minimum one (1) year manufacturing experience, three (3) or more years’ experience preferred.
Demonstrated familiarity with the basic machine functions to perform the tasks stated above.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Compensation
Retirement Savings
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
Educational Assistance Program

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YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please include a note on your application or reach out to us directly.

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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