Quality Control Technician Intern

Knife River - Midwest
United States, Iowa, Sioux City
2220 Hawkeye Drive (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2025
Description At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible to collect, prepare, test, analyze, and document samples in order to determine content and characteristics. Test samples using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and then entering findings on cloud-based database. DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES Learn how to batch concrete and asphalt loads according to specifications. Learn how to collect, prepare, analyze, and document samples in order to determine content and characteristics. Learn how to estimate costs, solicit bids, create schedules. Explore other areas of interest to learn more about the general operations of the division both within and outside of the assigned department that will be supplemental to the learning experience. Provide basic administrative support, assist other supervisors as directed, and help with special projects as needed. Conduct testing of Company's products from various locations according to ASTM standards and/or State specifications. Must be able to work independently with little or no direct supervision. Ability to multitask. Must be able to work varied hours. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 18 years of age. Must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university seeking a degree in a related field. General knowledge of construction operations and procedures. Valid driver's license. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)