SGS

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

Job Description

• Competent in grading all varieties of grains including wheat, oil seeds, and pulses in accordance to the Canadian Grain Guide 
• Report grading results in timely manner to the appropriate client(s) for inbound and vessel samples to provide real-time results to the terminals 
• Grade and report container/railcar samples and fulfill any admin requests as needed 
• Perform lab testing when required (Vomitoxin, Aflatoxin, Ochratoxin, Zearalenon, Fumonasin, Falling number, Wet Gluten, and Gluten Index) 
• Clean grain samples using dockage carter/sieves and prepare them for grading in accordance to the CGC guide 
• Maintain all equipment according to desired standards before performing the analysis (GAC machines, analytical scales, dockage machine, FOSS machine, etc.) 
• Perform daily protein and scale checks to ensure equipment is properly calibrated 
• Maintaining a clean working area which includes sweeping, dusting, logging-in and moving samples to the storage room and disposing samples that are out of the retention period 
• Follow all requirements according to the Canada Grain Act and Canada Grain regulations. 
• Able to follow CGSP protocol for sampling, CGC standards for sampling, SGS SOPs, any other client specific specs. 
• Working with his/her supervisors or senior staff to solve day-to-day production and process problems, providing technical and operational guidance to other junior grading staff. 

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma
• Experience as a Grain Grader Level 3 preferred
• Available to weekends as well as shift rotations (day shift, afternoon shift, and graveyard shift)
• Previous experience in performing preliminary grain inspections and grain grading would be an asset.
• 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.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Additional Information

Salary: $38 per hour 

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.