Grain Inspector Level 1

1 week ago

Thunder Bay, Canada SGS Full time

Company Description
**About SGS**:

- 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**:
**This positions offers approximately 8-24 hours per week.**

**This position operates on a 24/7 basis. Employees are required to work on rotating shifts ranging from 8 - 12 hours in length with differing schedules including day shifts, afternoons shifts, night shifts and weekends.**

**This position requires you to have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle to transport samples.**

Daily Activities:

- Log-in, organizing, storing, distribution, and disposing of incoming samples and after final inspections
- Clean grain samples using dockage carter/sieves and prepare for grading
- Picking up and delivering samples from various locations to office or vice versa
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment (moisture meters, scales, dockage, testers, protein testers, ELISA readers). Monitor all equipment according to desired standards before performing the analysis
- Perform analyses such as moisture, protein, dockage, test weight, mycotoxins, germination tests, etc.
- Analysis of miscellaneous other branch specific laboratory analyses (malt barley variety identification, audits, etc.)
- Maintaining/monitoring of basic laboratory supplies (gloves, dust masks, filter papers etc.).
- Cleaning of work areas (dusting, sweeping, etc.).
- Follow all requirements according to the Canada Grain Act and Canada Grain regulations.
- Follow CFIA protocol for sampling, CGC standards for sampling, SGS SOPs, any other client specific specs.
- Issuing initial and final reports related to food, container, industrial, etc. inspections (i.e. Government Inspection Services, GIS).
- Assist in preparing on-site final analysis reports (i.e. Perform the inspection and complete the inspection report)

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of a High School diploma
- 1 - 3 years of experience in a laboratory or Agricultural setting is an asset
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Works well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time-to-time.
- Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
- Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license.
- Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

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