General Labor - Sample Prep Technician - Whitehorse/Yukon (EVG)
About The Position
Bureau Veritas Canada is actively hiring for multiple positions, including Sample Preparation Technicians. This role involves receiving, sorting, labeling, preparing, crushing, pulverizing, sieving, and packaging geological rock and soil samples for laboratory analysis. Comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. The position is performed in a mineral sample preparation laboratory supporting the mining industry, involving repetitive manual tasks, prolonged standing, frequent lifting of materials, and working in an industrial laboratory environment. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
Requirements
- Minimum completion of high school or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and follow written and verbal safety instructions.
- Ability to lift 20 to 50 lbs for prolonged periods.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Great attitude with an open and inclusive mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience using heavy equipment or working in a mineral processing laboratory is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Receive, verify, label, prepare, crush, pulverize, and sieve geological samples according to Standard Operating Procedures without deviation unless authorized by the Manager.
- Ensure fast and accurate processing of incoming samples according to established priorities.
- Scan crushing/pulverizing quality control checks, equipment used, and completed boxes before forwarding samples to the next processing station as required.
- Perform and document quality checks during sample preparation according to SOPs and halt production in consultation with the Supervisor when non-compliance is identified.
- Operate, clean, and perform routine care of sample preparation equipment and notify the Shift Lead-Hand or Supervisor when maintenance is required.
- Move samples, sample containers, and materials throughout the laboratory using safe material handling practices.
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures, and applicable ISO standards.
- Maintain a safe, professional work environment while wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Provide feedback to the Lead-Hand or Supervisor regarding opportunities for continuous improvement within the work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
