Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.
Job Summary
The Quality Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of ensuring quality in Growing Media and Mulch products at the plant-level, including, but not limited to formulation oversight and testing; incoming raw material inspection, testing, and approval; ensuring that all established specifications and processes are followed.
Job Responsibilities
Oversight and testing of product formulations
Inspection, testing, and approval of incoming raw materials
Follow all established specifications and processes
Investigate and resolve Customer quality complaints
Prepare and submit all required reports to Oldcastle or applicable agency
Provide/produce and prepare samples for sales as needed
Work with Regional Quality Manager and Site Manager to ensure all information is documented daily and correctly
Complete hourly Required Volume checks on All production lines on the retail side of the business assuring better control on fill rates to minimize excess bag weight
Assuring the quality of the material is acceptable i.e. color, size and shape
Retaining and recording all text samples for premium and pulling required preen samples
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed
Job Requirements
Experience with lab and testing procedures preferred
Some experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
Some mechanical aptitude or experience with production processing equipment preferred
Interest in Horticulture or Gardening is a plus
Must be detail-oriented
Must be able to problem-solve, with a strong sense of goal attainment
Good housekeeping skills required
High school degree required; Associates Degree preferred
Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step by step instructions
Adequate computer skills
Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds each
Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping and reaching
Standing for extended period of time
Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust and dirt
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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