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Quality Control Lead - Transloading
Andersons
Carlsbad, USA
Full-time
Lead · 3–5 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Role Overview
This position is responsible for conducting and overseeing the sampling and testing of sand and proppant products at the North Branch processing facility to ensure compliance with API and ISO-13503-2 quality standards.
The Quality Control Lead maintains the quality control laboratory, trains and develops technicians on standard operating procedures, and promotes a strong culture of safety for personnel and equipment.
This role ensures all products meet or exceed industry specifications while supporting the maintenance of laboratory processes, equipment, and testing practices.
The position also collaborates with departments such as procurement, accounting, and human resources to support efficient lab operations and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a safety-focused leader with strong quality control expertise, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to train, mentor, and work effectively across multiple functional areas.
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Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the standards of the quality control lab, which includes training employees in standard procedures, safety polices and company policies
- Maintain processes and equipment and interact with other functional areas such as procurement and accounting to maintain the lab
- Communicate with management and customers. Predict, plan and interact with operations to strategically target productions goals that align with quality standards
- Perform additional testing and tasks including: sample gathering,analysis of sand/proppants,, air quality sampling and monitoring, data entry and analysis, assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to operations, equipment maintenance and calibration
- Observe, report, troubleshoot, and correct situations that are likely to develop into operational problems or safety concerns
- Participate in daily safety briefings and complete thorough shift changeovers
- Maintain work area in a clean, orderly condition
- What is Expected of You and Others at This Level
- Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
- Completes a variety of atypical assignments
- Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
- Works with a limited degree of supervision
- Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
- Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level
- Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments
- Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
- Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience required
- Physical Requirements and Working Environment
- Ability to work inside and outside in environmental conditions and may include extremes in temperatures
- Must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time
- Exposure to dust, chemicals, hazardous materials etc.
- Proppant testing experience preferred
Benefits
- At The Andersons, we encourage our employees to live a healthy lifestyle while providing high-quality, competitive, and affordable benefits to meet their varied needs.
- Competitive wages and potential bonus incentives
- Paid Time Off including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
- 401(k) with up to 4% company matching with immediate vesting
- Medical, Dental, and Vision prescription insurances
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- And so much more!
- This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.
- Disclaimer:
- The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
- We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.
- To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.
- Finally, we want to help you stay informed and safe during your job search. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com” or"@theandersons.com", to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address. If something seems unusual, we encourage you to verify communications and report any concerns through [email protected]
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience required
- Physical Requirements and Working Environment
- Ability to work inside and outside in environmental conditions and may include extremes in temperatures
- Must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time
- Exposure to dust, chemicals, hazardous materials etc.
- Proppant testing experience preferred
About Andersons
Agriculture & Farming2137 employeesFounded 1947
Public North American agribusiness and renewable-fuels company serving growers, grain buyers, ethanol markets, and agricultural customers.
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