General Laborer- Night Shift

SGS•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer will lead night shift field inspector duties, responsible for collecting samples, observation, and/or inspection of products or raw materials for laboratory analysis. This role operates with little to no direct supervision and is expected to perform job functions with a high degree of independence. The General Laborer will also take on additional responsibility as a Team Lead in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager, training, motivating, and monitoring staff during the shift, and assisting them in completing tasks according to established work procedures. This role involves working in partnership with other Technicians to solve client problems and ensure quality and customer satisfaction standards are met. The General Laborer will assist the Supervisor and/or Manager in ensuring the team has sufficient information, resources, and materials to perform their jobs safely. Responsibilities may include preparation or laboratory duties as required by business needs. The role is directly responsible for area housekeeping and cleanliness, routine and non-routine equipment maintenance, and ensuring all safety equipment is worn and safety procedures are followed.

Requirements

Associate degree or High School (GED) and equivalent years of experience required.
Experience working in Industrial or Laboratory or Field Services setting with experience following strict safety standards an asset.
A valid and current Driver’s license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle.
May be required to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)
May be required to obtain 24-hour surface Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certificate, training is available through SGS.

Responsibilities

Collects samples of product or raw materials that are being transferred in containers, vessels, barges, trucks, and/or rail.
Gathers samples at specified locations, date states of processing and time interval.
Labels sample containers and all related paperwork, documenting location of sample, date, and time of collection.
Delivers samples to laboratory for analysis.
Prepares samples, performs their reduction and division of appropriate sizes.
Performs sample screening and/or other related physical tests.
Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use.
Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures while collecting, screening or delivering samples.
Provides technical advice and support to the Field Technicians, may train Junior Technicians as required.
Serves as a Team Leader when Supervisor and or Manager are not present.
Trains, motivates and monitors staff during shift.
Assists staff to carry out and complete tasks according to established work procedures.
Works in partnership with other Technicians to solve client problems to ensure quality and customer satisfaction standards are met.
Assists Supervisor and or Manager, making sure that each employee in the team has sufficient information, resources and materials to do their job safely.
May have Preparation or Laboratory responsibilities, as required by business needs.
Directly responsible for their area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis.
Accountable for routine and non-routine equipment maintenance.
Directly responsible for ensuring all safety equipment is worn and safety procedures are followed while performing work, being on site or delivering samples.
Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.