Commodities Inspector

The Commodities Inspector is responsible for performing inspection sampling testing and preparation of bulk commoditiesincluding petroleum products minerals grains grain by-products food oils and chemicalsduring transfer loading unloading and processing operations. This role ensures adherence to client specifications industry standards and company procedures while maintaining safety accuracy and integrity throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Sampling

• Conduct physical inspection sampling gauging and temperature measurements of vessel tanks shore tanks rail cars barges containers and trucks using methods compliant with API and internal procedures.
• Collect samples of petroleum grains food oils chemicals and raw minerals at various stages of processing and transportation.
• Ensure all samples are accurately labeled with identifying data including location date time and product details.
• Supervise and verify the loading and tallying of agricultural & mineral commodities during transfer operations.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete all required inspection reports and documentation using proprietary systems such as the Ship Inspection Report (SIR) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT).
• Take detailed notes and photographs during inspections and prepare reports in compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Communicate regularly with office staff regarding job status delays safety concerns or operational issues.

Equipment & Safety Compliance

• Maintain clean and organize all inspection sampling and preparation equipment before and after use.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on sample preparation equipment.
• Consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all local federal and company safety protocols.
• Operate to the highest standards of ethics in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity and professional conduct.

Collaboration & Additional Duties

• Work cooperatively with clients vessel personnel US Customs government agents and other stakeholders during inspection and sampling operations.
• Provide support with general labor back-office tasks or housekeeping as assigned based on business needs.
• Stay updated on and comply with the latest industry regulations client requirements and internal procedures.
• Ad hoc projects and extended hours may be assigned and required

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
  • (Associate degree in a technical field is a plus)
• Ability to pass applicable certification exams and training programs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures
• Willingness to work in varied environments (e.g. ports terminals labs field sites)
• Ability to lift carry and operate sampling/testing equipment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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 genetics status as a protected veteran 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time