Grain Inspector Level 1

This position offers approximately 30 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 drivers license and a vehicle to transport samples. 

This position is responsible for various sampling picking up and delivering samples cleaning samples with dockage carter/sieves laboratory analysis sample log-in data entry and reporting raw data.   

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be able to read understand and follow work instructions in a safe accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced highly professional environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• 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 drivers license.
• 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 :

Full-time