Preparation Technician Jr Unskilled Laborer

Summary

The Preparation Technician Jr.  is responsible for proper preparation of mineral samples for analysis in accordance with all applicable standards and company procedures by performing the following duties.

Job Functions

• Works under immediate supervision.
• Prepares mineral samples (i.e. coal iron ore limestone petroleum coke etc.) by crushing samples in accordance with required published standards using various sample crusher models.
• Transfers and labels samples identifying date and associated paperwork.
• Files and locates samples.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all preparation equipment.
• Accurately records all data associated with the preparation of samples.
• Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use.
• Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• May also have Field Operation or Laboratory responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

• High School or equivalent (Required)
• No experience (Required)
• 1 year working in industrial/lab/field setting with experience following strict safety standards (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid and current Drivers license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle. (Required)
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card). (Required)

Work Schedule: 

• Fixed Hour Shift Days
• Position requires occasional overtime.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: Intermediate English (Required)
• Advanced (Preferred)
• Mathematical Skills: Basic (Required)
• Intermediate (Preferred)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required uses logical and practical approach to solve problems (Required)
• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally) presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers (Required)
• Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe (Required)
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations (Required)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals (Required)
• Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision (Required)
• Team player attitude customer care focus (Required)

Computer Skills

• MS Office (Word Excel) Intermediate user proficiency (Preferred)

Environmental Conditions Requirements:

• Wet or humid (nonweather) conditions Occasionally
• Work near moving mechanical parts Frequently
• Work in high precarious places Occasionally
• Fumes or airborne particles Frequently
• Toxic or caustic chemicals Occasionally
• Outdoor weather conditions Frequently
• Extreme cold (nonweather) None
• Extreme heat (nonweather) None
• Risk of electrical shock Occasionally
• Work with explosives None

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Frequently
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Occasionally
• Use hands: Frequently
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl:
• Talk/hear: Frequently
• Taste/Smell: None
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Frequently 50 lbs.

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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 genetics status as a protected veteran 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime