Grain Inspector - Level 1 - Casual

Company Description
Make an impact with SGS! With more than 97,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories around 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 SGS as one of the world's top multinationals and the Dow Jones has recognized SGS for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

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.

• Follow all requirements according to the Canada Grain Act and Canada Grain regulations.
• 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
• Picking up and delivering samples from various locations to office or vice versa
• Analysis of miscellaneous other branch specific laboratory analyses (malt barley variety identification, audits, etc.)
• Log-in, organizing, storing, distribution, and disposing of incoming samples and after final inspections
• Follow CFIA protocol for sampling, CGC standards for sampling, SGS SOPs, any other client specific specs.
• Assist in preparing on-site final analysis reports (i.e. Perform the inspection and complete the inspection report)
• Issuing initial and final reports related to food, container, industrial, etc. inspections (i.e. Government Inspection Services, GIS).
• Cleaning of work areas (dusting, sweeping, etc.).
• Maintaining/monitoring of basic laboratory supplies (gloves, dust masks, filter papers 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.

Qualifications

• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in a laboratory or Agricultural setting is an asset
• 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.
• A minimum of a High School diploma
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Works well under pressure.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time-to-time.
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license.

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.