Quality Assurance Operator 1

Quality Assurance Operator 1

Company Overview:

Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. is a leading asphalt supplier and marketer in the Western US. With plants in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, California, and Arizona, IAS supplies a diverse product line of asphalts, polymer-modified asphalt, and asphalt emulsions to the road maintenance and construction industry. IAS is looking for an energized and flexible self-starter to fill a full-time opening for Quality Assurance Operator 1 at our Billings, MT facility.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Quality Assurance Operator 1 is responsible for testing and certifying the quality of raw materials and finished products through product sampling and batch testing support. Key duties include loading and unloading asphalt trucks and rail cars, calculating load gallons, operating forklifts, and performing basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on loading/unloading equipment. The role also involves learning the plant’s color code system, gaining familiarity with the plant layout, and developing a solid understanding of the PMA and emulsion production processes.

Position Responsibilities:

- Test and certify the quality of raw materials and finished products.

- Product sampling and testing; operation support for product batch testing.

- Ability to calculate load gallons.

- Top and bottom load/unload asphalt trucks.

- Load/unload rail cars.

- Raw materials and product sampling.

- Forklift operation.

- Basic (PM) preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of loading/unloading.

- Learn the plant color code or ID system for the values, lines, pumps, and tanks.

- Obtain general knowledge of products and plant layout.

- This position will learn the PMA and emulsion production process.

Required Skills and Abilities:

- Must be First Aid certified within 90 days of hire

- The ability to perform basic arithmetic operations accurately (add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages)

- Communicate in English (orally and in writing)

- Strong customer focus

- Ability to learn quickly and perform job duties within 60 days of hire.

Education and Experience:

- A high school diploma or equivalent required.

- Previous work experience, especially in the areas of manufacturing or production. We are willing to train candidates who are eager to learn and want to launch a career with Idaho Asphalt Supply.

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to lift, carry, pull, and/or push or otherwise move 25/50/80 pounds daily/frequently.

- Must be able to stand, walk, and climb daily/frequently.

- Must be able to walk on, or work on an open grated catwalk 50 feet high.

- Must be able to carry a 3” x 20’ rubber asphalt hose a distance of 120’ unassisted

- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders daily/frequently to a height of 50 feet.

- Must be able to work in a crouched position beneath transport trailers or rails cars for a minimum of 20 minutes at a time for up to 8 hours per day.

- Must be able to work in enclosed or confined spaces (tanks).

- Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach/work overhead occasionally.

- Must be able to sit, with keyboard use/repetitive hand motion occasionally.

- Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather and safely perform heavy physical labor, work indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment, and work in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.

- Must be able to wear personal protective gear on a daily basis.

Key Competencies:

- Organized and Strong Attention to Detail

- Dedication to producing error-free, accurate work.

- Gets things done.

- Successfully juggles multiple projects.

- Manages time efficiently.

- Drive for Results

- Bias for action and getting things done.

- Taking calculated risks.

- Prioritize and push projects and initiatives to completion.

- Follows up with various parties.

- Teamwork

- Develops and leverages cooperative relationships.

- Willingly shares information/resources and assists others.

- Contributes constructively to the team decision making process.

- Supports the team decision with comments/actions outside the team.

- Fosters development by giving feedback, coaching, and mentoring.

- Embraces and Drives Change

- Demonstrates energy for effective implementation of change.

- Sees what is possible.

- Takes responsible risk.

- Owns & sustains the change.

- Personal Growth Mindset

- Able to reflect and learn from mistakes.

- Is curious and asks questions.

- Seeks to continuously improve themselves and everyone around them.

Hiring for Excellence Criteria:

- - Education, Experience, Behavior, and Competency Alignment: Must possess the education, technical, and interpersonal skills essential for the role.

- Cultural and Core Values Fit: Compatibility with IAS culture and behaviors that define success within the IAS.

- Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to grow, learn, and contribute to the dynamic work environment.

- Leadership Potential: For managerial roles, a focus on leadership qualities such as empathy, strategic vision, and influence.

ABOUT US

The success of Idaho Asphalt Supply is built by a dedicated team of professionals who excel in their roles, and, in turn, we are seeking the best-in-class talent: professionals, scientists, engineers, advanced thinkers, and people who thrive on growth and collaboration to co-create the future of Idaho Asphalt.

To be the BEST, we must employ the BEST. We offer a competitive total rewards package, an innovative, dynamic, and fast-paced learning culture, and research environment.

Founded in 1976, our company is now a third-generation family business supplying materials to the highway construction industry. Our company is FIRST CHOICE in the industry due to our relentless pursuit of continuous improvement of the products and services we provide to our customers.

Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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