Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. is a leading asphalt supplier and marketer in the Northwest Region. With plants in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, California and Arizona, IAS supplies a diverse product line of asphalts, polymer modified asphalts and asphalt emulsions to the Road maintenance and construction industry. IAS is looking for an energized, flexible self-starter to fill a full-time opening for a Lab Technician 1 at its central lab in Nampa, Idaho. This position reports to the Lab Manager.
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Position Responsibilities:*
- Product sampling and testing; operational support for product batch testing
- Participates in laboratory testing, such as QA/QC testing, formulation evaluation mix design and new product development
- Performs troubleshooting and maintenance of lab and key process support equipment
- Performs a variety of engineering tasks in areas of analysis, research, design, development or testing of new products and modifications of existing product
- Works with other functional groups within business including Marketing, and Manufacturing in order to investigate new opportunities and help solve application problems of our products
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Position Requirements:*
- High school diploma or equivalent
- AA degree or equivalent
- Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Computer literate
- Experienced in MS Office software
- Solid interpersonal and analytical skills
- Capable of performing operational tasks in an outdoor industrial environment
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- Local candidates preferred
- Normal work hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday. Overtime, weekends, and alternate work schedules may be required during peak season. Flexibility in work hours is a must.
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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.
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.
Idaho Asphalt Supply is considered a Critical/Essential Business as part of “Essential Critical Infrastructure" per Department of Homeland Security Guidelines.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person