Food Sampler

**Great opportunity for students, semi retirees / retirees or stay at home individuals in Quebec City to take on this part-time / On call job opportunity.**

**Approximately 10-15 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.

**Additional information**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: From $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Quebec City, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
**Language**:

- English (required)
- French (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-08
Expected start date: 2023-03-07