Intern - Quality Control - Lexington, KY
Oldcastle

Job Info

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Job ID: 501486

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky's most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

We are seeking a qualified, safety minded, highly motivated individual to work as an intern who will gain an overall understanding of the major divisions of Hinkle Contracting Company, so that the intern can eventually be considered for a full-time position within Hinkle Contracting Company. The selected candidate will be involved with and learn about various aspects of Hinkle Contracting Company. The focus of this intern will be Quality Control but will have exposure to all areas of Hinkle operations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Requirements

• Support the safety goals and processes of the company
• MSHA and OSHA training and regulations
• Operations - Asphalt, Aggregates
• Spend time at our aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix plants to learn the fundamentals of production
• Understand compliance requirements for our operations to meet federal and state regulations including MSHA and OSHA etc.
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance - Asphalt, Aggregates,
• Gain an understanding of the QC/QA process and material testing procedures at Hinkle Contracting Company for aggregates and asphalt.
• Learn the material specification requirements our products are required to meet
• Understand how crew and scheduling efficiency is instrumental to achieve project goals
• Commercial - Asphalt, Aggregates,
• Managing customer issues
• Accounts Receivable
• Billing
• Build relationships with key stakeholders at Hinkle Contracting Company.
• Show a commitment to be visible and active in operations with your fellow employees
• Learn how to identify and resolve safety, personnel, and equipment/operational problems, in a timely and effective manner
• In additional to learning these aspects, the selected candidate may be required to perform general laboring duties. Travel may be required throughout the State depending on the location of our jobs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideal candidate must be currently enrolled in a college degree program and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organization levels, including senior management;
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures;
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices;
• Excellent communication skills and professional personal presentation;
• Organizing; planning, and customer service orientation;
• Great attention to detail and stress tolerance; and
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft products preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Walking up to ten miles per day, occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and traveling over irregular terrain. Functions also usually involve frequent sitting and standing. Performance of some tasks or operation of some equipment may require motor coordination, finger dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination and color discrimination.

Individuals must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to the health safety of the individual or to others.

The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the business.

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.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date: Sep 3, 2024

Nearest Major Market: Lexington
Job Segment: Quality Assurance, Clerical, Supply, Technology, Administrative, Operations

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