Fumigator/Grain Inspector Jobs

Company Description
Make an impact with SGS! With more than 94,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

Fumigator Duties:
This position will perform a variety of container, tarp and vessel fumigations in a safe manner following SGS guidelines and SOP’s.

• Establish constant communication with operations
• Generating documents for vessel and quarantined container fumigations
• Follow all requirements according to any government regulations pertaining to fumigation services.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed (i.e. training for grain grading, lab analysis, H&S related tasks such as field risk assessments, etc)
• Performing container fumigations, pre-shipment and quarantine
• Follow safety procedures
• Support any other duties that may be assigned by his/her supervisor
• Maintain a professional manner while performing his/her duties
• Accomplish inspection requirements according to the scope of job
• Keep full and accurate logs
• Delivers samples to laboratory for analysis

Grain Inspector Duties
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.

• Log-in, organizing, storing, distribution, and disposing of incoming samples and after final inspections
• Assist in preparing on-site final analysis reports (i.e. Perform the inspection and complete the inspection report)
• Picking up and delivering samples from various locations to office or vice versa
• Cleaning of work areas (dusting, sweeping, etc.).
• Follow all requirements according to the Canada Grain Act and Canada Grain regulations.
• Maintaining/monitoring of basic laboratory supplies (gloves, dust masks, filter papers etc.).
• Analysis of miscellaneous other branch specific laboratory analyses (malt barley variety identification, audits, etc.)
• Clean grain samples using dockage carter/sieves and prepare for grading
• Perform analyses such as moisture, protein, dockage, test weight, mycotoxins, germination tests, etc.
• 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
• 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).

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Must obtain a valid training and licenses in the following: Pesticide Applicator Licence, Confined Space Training Level 1, First Aid Level 1, WHMIS, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• Works well under pressure.
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Travel to other SGS locations may be required from time to time.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Extended hours may be required from time to time.
• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Detail orientated and has the ability to take accurate notes.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• 1 – 3 years of previous experience in a fumigating role is an asset.

Additional Information
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. 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.