SamplerBack Up Inspector

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform the required inspections/Sampling as instructed by the senior inspector senior administrator operations supervisor or branch manager of the Natural Resources Agricultural Trade team. To perform the required functions of the division effectively and efficiently particularly in relation to field inspections as well as maintaining and recording proper and accurate information for daily sampling/ inspections.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the daily operational activities under the guidance of the senior inspector/operations supervisor / senior administrator or branch manager where applicable.
• Attend to various Sampling/ inspections at various locations around St. Helena Bay Western Cape South Africa. With St. Helena Bay region being the key point for daily Sampling/ inspections
• Attend to fish meal fish oil loadings across the St. Helena Bay region.
• Attend to loading or discharge of fishmeal or Crude fish oil inspections.
• Witness fumigation of containers and record accurate information.
• Witness weighing over weigh bridges scale etc and recording all information accurately. Verify equipment.
• Ensure all correct clean and sanitized equipment and consumables are taken for respective inspections.
• Request for necessary documents and arrange equipment sample labels etc that is necessary for the inspection prior to attending on site.
• Perform shore tank sampling as requested by client and in in accordance with GAFTA/FOSFA requirements.
• Perform cleanliness and suitability inspections of containers and Flexi tanks as required.
• Perform inspections (quality quantity etc) at various warehouses for sampling of fishmeal crude fish oil and other agricultural products.
• Witness/supervision of loading of agricultural products being stuffed or destuffed from containers. Witness weighing at various sites.
• Travel around South Africa or where ever inspection may be required.
• Perform warehouse inspections in accordance with clients / banks requirements for risk surveys.
• Ensure prompt and accurate reporting of jobs to senior inspectors or clients (via WhatsApp email etc when requested.
• Ensure field reports are presented for all jobs attended. Ensure accuracy to details before submitting any information or field report to the office.
• Conveying of samples (acceptable quantity) and equipment to and from jobs using own vehicles.
• Assist in maintenance of job files in conjunction with internal procedures/requirements. All hours dates travel accommodation costs overtime etc to be documented in each job order file or presented to the senior inspector.
• Assist with capturing of field information / report preparations when no field operation is in progress when required.
• Ensuring control of consumables. Ordering of consumables via senior inspectors or administrator/ store man as required.
• Prepare samples in accordance with relevant standards and documentation for submission to laboratories or sample storage.
• Assist in maintaining the archived material (filing of job files) and equipment.
• Maintenance of sample storeroom and ensuring it is in a good and clean order.
• Logging of all samples seals and equipment.
• Packaging and dispatch of samples to laboratories or clients.
• Perform any OI related duty that is assigned to you specifically or staff in general.
• Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered in support of the Customer Services Policy and minimize client complaints and risk liabilities to SGS.
• Assist in setting up job and oversee any approved casual staff or subcontractor as and when required.
• Submit weekly hours travel etc
• Ensure adherence to International Standards (GAFTA / FOSFA / IFIA or other).
• Ensure adherence to standard operating and any internal procedures.
• Ensure adherence to company Code of Ethics eMail policies etc.
• Attend or perform training as and when required (on line attendance or other).
• Submit monthly expense claims on due date via the Cape Town office.
• Working of shifts. Work will include planned and unplanned weekend and public holiday work from time to time.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system / and respective site/warehouse.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line supervisor / manager or branch manager.
• Maintain a clean working environment. Adhere to the company 5 S policy with all working areas.
• Adherence to treatment of confidential information.
• Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood where applicable.
• Be compliant to all SGS Operational Integrity (OI QHSE) and HR policies and procedures.
• At all times comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY 

• Coordination and assist senior inspector/administrator or operations supervisor / branch manager in performing required tasks.
• Report any faulty and/or nonfunctioning equipment to the immediate manager.
• Each staff member has the authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute
• Report safety hazard and/or work that may affect the quality/safety of staff / equipment.
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry out work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Implementation and maintenance of the quality system/ procedures.

Qualifications :

• Education minimum grade 12 / Matric with mathematics and science as subjects.
• Must have valid drivers license (minimum code 08)
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office word excel etc)
• Experience in inspection sampling of agricultural products and the fishing industry.
• Must be willing to travel long distances for inspections
• Must have own vehicle.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Good problemsolving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Works well under pressure and work odd hours from time to time.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Superb organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and handle several issues simultaneously whilst on a site.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with escalated issues
• Must be motivated and not a timekeeper.
• Be prepared to work after hours / weekend if and when required.
• Polite and respectable nature especially to fellow colleagues and clients. whilst not being easily manipulated by anyone on the various sites. Being independent is extremely important.
• Good communication skills.
• Thinks Strategically
• Translates Strategy into Actions
• Influences Internally & Externally positively.
• Spread positivity amongst staff and management.
• Cooperative with fellow staff and management

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime