Product Sampler

SGS is looking for parttime  Food Samplers across in Montreal / Laval / WestIsland / Longueuil.

• This is a work from home role
• NO experience required  we welcome applications from stay at home parents retired individuals or anyone looking to supplement income. 
• Hourly rate: $20 per hour
• This role is on one year contract with approximately 20 hours per week.
• Must be available to work on Mondays for 8 hours and Tuesdays for 8 hours and some other hours throughout the week
• Candidates must reside in Montreal as required by the role.
• Must possess a vehicle and valid Driving License; mileage will be provided at $.53 per km.
• Candidates must have a laptop to complete assigned tasks.

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

• Prepare assigned weekly and monthly sampling schedules.

• Collect samples from grocery stores farmers markets speciality 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 accompanies each sample prior to shipping.

• Purchase store pack and ship sample products without contamination and in accordance with SGS guidelines and Client guidelines.

• Ensure expenses timecards and photos are completed on a weekly basis.

• Provide accurate and timely results.

• Ensure timely response to communication with admin team.

• Ensure sampling supplies and office supplies are sufficient for work assigned.

• Ensure work is done in a safe and proper manner to not affect physical or mental health.

• May be assigned to special or ad hoc projects as needed.

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Qualifications :

Requirements:

• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or a General Educational Development equivalency (GED)
• Must have a class 5 drivers license and reliable vehicle
• Must be able to read write and communicate in English.

Experience / Assets:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Competent knowledge of Excel and Outlook
• Can follow very specific instructions and guidelines.
• Must be able to read understand and follow work instructions in a safe accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• SelfMotivating
• Good time management skills highly organized and a strong attention to detail.
• Ensures full compliance with the companys Health & Safety Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct policies.

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and Indigenous status or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime