Food Sampler

Company Description

We are SGS - the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a Better, Safer and more Interconnected world.

**Job Description**:
**One year contract**

**Approximately 10-12 hours per week**

**A day in the life of an SGS Canada Food Sampler**:

- Prepare weekly and monthly sample plans.
- Collect samples from grocery stores, farmer’s markets, specialty stores, coffee/tea houses, juice bars and anywhere that sells packaged and bulk food.
- Ensure usable digital photos are taken after samples have been collected.
- Accurate data entry of sample information into workbooks.
- Complete appropriate paperwork that accompany each sample prior to shipping.
- Pack and ship samples in accordance to SGS guidelines and Client guidelines.
- Ensure expenses, time cards and photos are completed on a weekly basis.
- Purchase, store, pack and ship sample products without contamination and in accordance to Client guidelines.
- Provide accurate and timely results.
- May be assigned to special or _ad hoc _projects as needed

**Qualifications**:

- ** Minimum **of a High School Diploma
- ** Must **have a class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
- Few years of experience in fresh produce handling and storage would be an asset.
- Knowledge of different types of foods and a variety of ethnic foods would be an asset.
- Knowledge of a variety of grocery stores, specialty foods stores would be an asset.
- Understanding of how to identify and read food labels.
- Good verbal communication in English and French.
- Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
- Competent knowledge of Excel and Outlook
- Can follow very specific instructions and guidelines.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Self Motivating
- Good time management skills, highly organized and a strong attention to detail.
- Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
- Must be available to work on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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