Sample Preparation Technician (General Labour)

ALS • Yellowknife, NT

3d • CA$25 - CA$26 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a general labourer position within the Sample Preparation Department. The Sample Preparation Technician works with geological mining samples and prepares them for laboratory analysis. The role involves handling bags weighing up to 50lbs and operating machinery to pulverize samples into a fine powder.

Requirements

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Basic alpha/numeric comprehension
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Be cleanly-shaven in order to wear protective equipment
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required
• Ability to stand for a full shift
• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities
• Must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

Responsibilities

• Ringing, sieving (including International Soils), crushing, splitting under direct supervision
• Loading and unloading drying ovens under supervision
• Maintain own production logs
• General cleaning duties for basic lab cleanliness
• May assists with layout duties/tasks
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• An estimated hourly pay of $24.97 - $26.47 at the time of posting.
• Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed