Sampler/back Up Inspector

**Company Description**
We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
**Job Description** 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 de-stuffed 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 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, e-Mail 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.
- 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**
- Co-ordination