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Are you ready to build a career in innovation? The QUIKRETE Companies is looking for a passionate individual to join our team at our state-of-the-art Engineering & Technical Center in Johns Creek, Georgia.
We're hiring for the role of Engineer to support our cutting-edge research and product development efforts. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the construction industry.
At QUIKRETE®, we’re leaders in bagged concretes, mortars, and grouts—and we’re making big moves in the CASE market with waterproof membranes, moisture barriers, sealants, and specialty coatings. This role will primarily support our QUIKRETE® and Custom® Building Products product lines.
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What You’ll Do
As a pivotal member of our Research and Development team, you will take a hands-on approach to evaluating novel materials and advancing product formulations, driving our mission to accelerate innovation and deliver smarter solutions.
- Drive Product Development: Implement advanced technologies and industry expertise to develop new, high-performance products for both consumer and commercial construction markets.
- Qualify Materials: Design and execute rigorous experimental protocols to evaluate, test, and qualify new raw materials and alternate supplier sources.
- Optimize for Profitability: Engineer and optimize product formulations to drive cost savings and maximize profitability without compromising quality.
- Enhance Performance: Reformulate and redesign existing products to achieve superior performance metrics and meet evolving market demands.
- Mentor and Develop Talent: Supervise, train, and mentor laboratory technicians and junior engineering staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Spearhead R&D Initiatives: Lead and manage the Research and Development (R&D) activities and project lifecycles for designated product categories.
What We’re Looking For
We believe that meaningful impact is driven by a strong technical foundation, relentless curiosity, and a drive to learn. While advanced degrees are welcome, they are not a prerequisite for success in this role.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Core Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in laboratory environments or field applications focused on cement, concrete, paints, coatings, or other construction materials.
- Preferred Expertise: Familiarity with analytical methodologies, product formulation, mechanical testing, Design of Experiments (DoE), cement chemistry, and adhesives or coatings is highly desirable.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Problem Solving: Exceptional critical thinking abilities, utilizing logic and reasoning to evaluate complex challenges and optimize solutions.
- Quantitative Acumen: Strong applied mathematics skills, including proficiency in algebra and complex unit conversions.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to translate complex technical results and recommendations into clear insights for diverse, cross-functional audiences.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous and analytical approach to all lab work, data collection, and reporting.
- Team Fit & Attitude: Highly motivated and dependable, with a strong desire to develop professionally within a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-focused environment.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent use of hands and arms for reaching, grasping, and fine motor manipulation.
- Capacity for intermittent standing, walking, turning, sitting, squatting, stooping, and bending.
- Ability to safely carry up to 25 lbs., lift/lower up to 50 lbs., and push/pull up to 100 lbs. (with material handling equipment assistance).
- Potential (non-local) travel up to 50%
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What You’ll Gain
- Professional Growth: We offer in-depth training, technical certifications, and clear career development paths.
- Supportive Culture: Work with experienced mentors in a friendly, collaborative setting.
- Flexibility & Independence: Manage your workflow with autonomy, backed by a strong support system.
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Our New Home in Johns Creek
Our brand-new, 70,000+ sq. ft. Engineering & Technical Center in the northern suburbs of Atlanta is a hub of innovation. It features:
- Advanced analytical and physical testing labs
- Environmental conditions controlled in all laboratories
- Scale-up and engineering development labs
- Modern offices and collaborative spaces
Johns Creek offers a vibrant lifestyle with a booming tech scene, great food, and a high quality of life, making it the perfect place to grow your career and enjoy your life outside the lab.
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Why Choose QUIKRETE®?
We offer competitive salaries and a full range of benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and personal loss coverage
- Supplemental Life insurance options
- 401(k) plan with generous QUIKRETE® match
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QUIKRETE® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
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Let’s build the future—together. Apply now and make your mark at QUIKRETE®.
About The QUIKRETE Companies
An industry pioneer known for its iconic and unmistakable yellow bag of concrete mix, The QUIKRETE® Companies was founded in 1940. Over the last 85 years, The QUIKRETE Companies has strategically acquired leading brands that allow us to be a single source of supply for nearly every element of any construction project. Our brands have earned a reputation for quality, consistency, and performance, making us a reliable choice for commercial and residential building, repair, and rehabilitation products. As we continue to contribute to the growth and health of our country's structure and infrastructure, we truly are What America's Made Of®.
Benefits Manager (HR Benefits + Leave Administration)
QUIKRETE, a leading producer of packaged products, is seeking a full-time, on-site Benefits Manager as part of our HR team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing benefits programs within the manufacturing sector. This role will be responsible for overseeing the administration, communication, and compliance of our benefits and leave programs, ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse workforce. This is a functional manager role, managing processes and escalation. This is not a people manager role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other regulations
- Auditing of benefits and file feeds for data accuracy
- Manage file feeds to HR systems
- Vendor management
- Escalation management from benefit coordinators, requires strong customer service
- Liaison between employee and manager, HR, and vendors
- Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
- Monitor benefit plan utilization, analyze trends, and provide actionable recommendations
- Manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, STD/LTD, etc.) and ADA accommodations in coordination with HR partners
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all employee benefit questions and escalations
- Assists with open enrollment process, including, communications development and distribution, OE system testing, and educational webinars.
- Oversee all aspects of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs
- Lead open enrollment and partner with vendors, brokers, and internal teams
- Review and approve vendor invoices
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline
- 8+ years of benefits administration experience
- Deep understanding of benefit regulations and compliance requirements including leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable leave laws
- Prior experience with pension plans
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in plan analysis and reporting
- Excellent communication, vendor management, and project coordination skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
- Strong customer service and empathy
About us:
Founded in 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, The QUIKRETE® Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes in North America, and an innovative leader in the building and home improvement industries. In addition, QUIKRETE® offers related products through numerous wholly-owned subsidiaries and operates around 250 facilities in the U.S. alone, allowing for unsurpassed distribution and product depth. Technical centers across the QUIKRETE® network also ensure that professionals and DIY consumers alike are provided with the most innovative and highest quality products available on the market.
- As a family-owned company with 81 years in business, we offer stability.
- We're investing in new businesses and technologies to ensure sustainable growth for years to come.
- We offer competitive compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Supplemental Life and Basic life Insurance, employees discounts, great work environment and an amazing team!
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Company Description
The QUIKRETE® Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes across the United States and Canada, serving both the commercial building and home improvement industries. With over 90 manufacturing facilities in North America, Puerto Rico, and South America, QUIKRETE® ensures extensive distribution and product availability. The company is recognized for its innovative and high-quality product offerings, developed at its state-of-the-art Technical Center. For more information, visit Engineer (AE): Full Time: Salary
Job Description: In this position, the candidate must have robot experience and a basic understanding of PLCs and how they operate. The AE will be the main contact for project development and execution, in addition to being able to demonstrate a high level of multi-tasking, at times. Robot system integration and remote plant support will be two key responsibilities of the Automation Engineer in this fast-paced opportunity. This job is located at the Quikrete Corporate Engineering office (Johns Creek, GA) and will require travel to company plant sites (30-40%)
Prerequisites:
- Education: Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience with Robotics (Fanuc is a plus).
- Travel: 30-40% and MUST be willing to travel on short notice.
- Clean background check/drug test required.
- Allen Bradley PLC/HMI experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and how to use it.
- Must be able to work independently as well as within a team setting.
- Project leadership and accountability are critical for this position.
- Must promote a safe working environment along with good housekeeping practices.
Job Duties include but are not limited to:
ENGINEERING:
- The use of AutoCAD will be required to create system layout and part drawings.
- Properly maintaining and documenting orders for each projects budget.
- Developing robot simulations to achieve the most efficient production rates.
- PLC programming. Must be able to modify and read PLC programs.
- Robot programming for material handling applications.
ASSEMBLY:
- General fabrication (i.e., drilling, tapping, cutting, welding).
- Electrical wiring of motors, safety devices, and control panels.
- Conveyor assembly which includes power, sensor wiring/mounting, and troubleshooting.
- The AE should be able to create, read, modify, and follow electrical and mechanical prints.
- Wire and component labeling to correspond with the system prints.
CHECKOUT/PRE-SHIP:
- System testing, debugging and optimization to ensure company standards and productivity goals are achieved.
- Plant acceptance testing with plant personnel and upper management at Corporate ENG.
- Machine teardown and shipment preparation.
- Operators’ manual creation for plant use.
AUTOMATION SYSTEM COMMISSIONING:
- System debug and start up.
- Operator training on safety, operation, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure system is operating per the Plant acceptance testing.
- Provide daily commissioning updates.
- Coordinating with the Regional Engineer and Automation Technicians to get robot systems installed, debugged, and commissioned based on corporate specifications and standards.
LONG TERM SUPPORT:
- Providing remote support to plants from the Johns Creek office via company network.
- Staying in touch with preventative and predictive maintenance situations.
- Providing part numbers and vendor contacts to plant management.
- Provide urgent onsite assistance in down situations that may include travel on short notice.
Company Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available.
- Company Credit Card for travel expenses. No out-of-pocket expense for business use.
- 401K + 401K Matching after 6 months of employment.
- 2 weeks of vacation per year. First year is prorated.
- 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Participation in Company Discretionary Bonus Program
- Cell phone, laptop, and tools will be provided.
QUIKRETE, a leading producer of packaged products, is seeking a full-time/on-site Talent Acquisition Partner as part of our HR team.
The Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for managing recruiting strategies to attract, source, and retain the best and the brightest employees.
Our Talent Acquisition Partners are vital to our operations teams from providing supportive recruitment strategies for multi-level roles, multiple locations, and states.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with multiple hiring managers and personalities and finding creative ways to source candidates. The ideal candidate must be able to continuously manage multiple (high volume) hourly requisitions simultaneously, ensuring timely fulfillment of open roles, while demonstrating strong organizational, task prioritization, and communication skills.
This Talent Acquisition Partner would require a strong understanding of recruiting, sourcing, external job boards, scheduling, conducting phone screens, virtual interviews, and knowledge of manufacturing or trade-based role. Having a passion for finding the best talent and maintaining direct alignment to business operations. This partner will also build sustainable relationships with internal Hiring Managers. This key role will play a key role in driving the growth of our organization by building a strong talent pipeline, developing recruitment strategies, and collaborating closely with hiring managers to meet staffing needs.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Post hourly and exempt job openings to the Applicant Tracking System, external job boards, college career sites, social media, etc.
- Use Applicant Tracking System to manage recruiting process and build talent pipeline.
- Work with hiring managers to develop job posting and sourcing strategy. Assist in writing customized job postings.
- Source candidates using various methods such as Boolean techniques, LinkedIn Recruiter, database searches.
- Post job openings, review resumes, schedule phone interviews to screen candidates and make recommendations to hiring managers.
- Develop strong relationships and partner with hiring manager, business leaders and HR.
- Administrative duties and recordkeeping.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with members of the human resource team, operations managers, and field leaders to understand staffing needs and business impacts.
- Thoroughly, effectively and timely communicate with leaders and managers on status of open positions, candidate quality, and candidate pipeline.
- Partner with internal Management Team to provide a welcoming and positive candidate experience.
- Conduct high volume phone screens, interviews, and schedule candidates with Hiring Managers while focusing on creating a great candidate experience.
- Specialize in proactively sourcing qualified candidates utilizing various channels, including job boards, (i.e., LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.) social media, industry contacts, trade schools, and networking events.
- Leverage critical thinking skills to identify candidates with the right qualifications, values, and competency for the position.
- Manage applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accuracy of organized documentation and time to fill metrics are being met.
- Manage multiple requisitions and multiple internal customers simultaneously.
- Clearly and regularly communicate status on recruitment progress to key stakeholders.
- Provide the team with relevant recruitment metrics to encourage data driven decisions.
- Post and monitor all sourcing advertisements for pipeline generation across recruitment platforms.
- Think creatively and proactively to generate and maintain pipelines in hard to fill or high-volume areas / roles.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Connect in-person with the talent team and company for on-site events or operations site tours when applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of Recruitment or Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in a high-volume trades / manufacturing capacity.
- Strong understanding of labor laws and best practices in hiring.
- Strong customer service and/or business partnering experience.
- Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, Power point, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills to work seamlessly with other departments.
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and recruitment software.
- Exemplifies a sense of urgency, strong organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships at all levels.
- Ability to create exceptional planning and preparation skills needed for forecasting needs.
- Demonstrates active listening, shares information concisely and purposefully, and remains open to different perspectives.
- Maintains a strong level of self-accountability for performance recruiting/talent acquisition goals.
Travel Requirement
- 15% Travel to Hiring Events, site visits, or team meetings.
About us:
Founded in 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, The QUIKRETE Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes in North America, and an innovative leader in the building and home improvement industries. In addition, QUIKRETE offers related products through numerous wholly-owned subsidiaries and operates around 250 facilities in the U.S. alone, allowing for unsurpassed distribution and product depth. Technical centers across the QUIKRETE network also ensure that professionals and DIY consumers alike are provided with the most innovative and highest quality products available on the market.
- As a family-owned company with over 80 years in business, we offer stability.
- We're investing in new businesses and technologies to ensure sustainable growth for years to come.
- We offer competitive compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Supplemental Life and Basic life Insurance, employees discounts, great work environment and an amazing team!
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Territory Sales Manager-Nashville TN
QUIKRETE®, the leading producer of packaged concrete and related products, is looking for a Territory Sales Representative for the Nashville TN market to represent its’ Quikrete products. This position will be responsible for calling on retail distributors at big box stores, lumber yards, hardware stores and specialty contract sales. We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates professionalism, and a commitment to learn the role and operate successfully in a team environment. If you are a self-starter and work independently, you are in the right place.
Why apply?
- Competitive wages
- Opportunities for skill development and advancement
- Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, disability, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.
About the Role
The Territory Sales Representative will work closely with the sales management team.
Responsibilities:
- Prospecting and qualifying customers
- Lead effective product presentations and demonstrations (train – how to use products)
- Attend local and regional construction shows as needed
- Market analysis (pricing, personnel, competition)
- Overnight travel as needed
- Create new business connections as well as maintain and grow existing business
About You
The ideal candidate must be passionate about the work and have the ability to build close relationships with key decision makers and influencers in the industry.
We Require:
- 3 - 5 years sales/marketing experience.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
- Experience in the construction materials industry is preferred
- Ability to lift or carry 80 lbs.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs are required
About Us
Each day brings new challenges at QUIKRETE®, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training gets you ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you'll face. We offer:
- A friendly and positive work environment, with a welcoming and supportive team.
- Continuous training and opportunities for advancement.
- A company dedicated to continuous improvement.
The QUIKRETE Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and not an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
