Grain Grader Level 3

This position is responsible for grading a variety grain types wheat oil seeds and pulses. Provide technical guidance and training for inspectors. Communicate directly with grain elevators to provide guidance/updates on grade issues. Conduct laboratory analysis grading and review of data in accordance to the CGC guide.

Job Functions: Competent in performing all responsibilities of a Grain Inspector and a Grader Level 2.

• Grain Inspector Level 1:

• Login organizing storing distributing and disposing of incoming samples and after final inspections

• Clean grain samples using carter dockage testers and prepare them for grading

• Operate maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment (moisture meters scales carter dockage testers protein testers ELISA readers). Monitor all equipment according to desired standards before performing the analysis

• Assist in performing analyses such as moisture protein dockage test weight mycotoxins germination tests gluten test falling number test 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 grading reports related to food container industrial etc. inspections (i.e. Government Inspection Services GIS).

• Assist in preparing onsite final analysis reports (i.e. Perform the inspection and complete the inspection report)

• Grain Grader Level 2:

• Inspect / grade all types of grain arriving at the laboratory or during onsite inspections.

• Conduct offsite grading/sampling duties and ad hoc projects

• Working with his/her supervisors or senior staff to solve daytoday production and process problems providing technical and operational guidance to other junior grading staff.

• Review of analytical data. Reporting onsite inspections and/or grading results. Report findings to the grain elevator.

• Conduct total grain inventory audits of weight and grade.

• Provides guidance and/or leadership to others including indirect reports peers or managers

Qualifications :

• A minimum of a High School diploma

• Over 2 years of experience as a Grain Grader Level 2

• Previous experience in performing preliminary grain inspections and grain grading would be an asset.

Skills:

• 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 fastpaced 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.

• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.

• Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.

• Possess and maintains a valid drivers license.

• Ensures full compliance with the companys Health & Safety Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct policies.

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and Indigenous status or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime