Sample Prep Technician - Minerals

IntertekHouston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Minerals Sample Prep Technician to join our Minerals team in Kershaw, SC. This role is crucial for preparing samples accurately, efficiently, and safely according to approved procedures to achieve a quality product. Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing services, minerals inspection and trade services to support the minerals and mining supply chain globally. We are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide, with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must be able to work off-shifts / swing shifts between nights and days and overtime as needed
  • Ability to safely perform manual handling tasks, including standing for extended periods and regularly lifting items weighing approximately 50 pounds, in accordance with safe work practices
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for a laboratory and production environment
  • Ability to work independently once trained, while managing a fluctuating workload and changing priorities
  • Capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining safety and quality standards
  • Strong practical problem-solving skills with sound mechanical aptitude relevant to sample preparation equipment
  • Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to support operational and production requirements
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Nice To Haves

  • One year of experience working in a Gold or Base Metals laboratory

Responsibilities

  • Sort and weigh samples
  • Rotate sample trolleys in and out of drying ovens
  • Safely operate machinery to crush, split and pulverise samples, as directed by the Shift Supervisor
  • Report any quality, production or safety issues
  • Work efficiently to achieve a consistent level of production
  • Recognize basic quality deviations
  • Ensure accurate sample reconciliation and chain of custody is maintained. Immediately report any anomalies to the supervisor/manager
  • Work in accordance with Intertek’s standard production procedures.
  • Perform housekeeping and keep a tidy work area
  • Participate in daily pre-start meetings, shift handovers, Safety meetings
  • Participate in risk management activities, including the completion of risk assessments and hazard controls
  • Report all OHSE incidents, injuries, and near misses to the supervisor as soon as practicable

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
  • tuition reimbursement
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