Grain Inspector Level 1

SGS•Thunder Bay, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers approximately 30 hours per week and 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 driver’s 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.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School diploma
Valid Driver License
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.
Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license.
Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Nice To Haves

1 – 3 years of experience in a laboratory or Agricultural setting is an asset

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)