Operator

6 days ago

Orkney, North-West, South Africa SGS Full time R200 000 - R250 000 per year
Company Description

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Sample Preparation and Fire Assay procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receive samples with security guard and verify seal number on the trunks with those on the waybill and sign the waybill with the security guard.
  • Perform sorting and boxing of samples when samples are received.
  • Collect samples from Sample Receiving for weighing.
  • Perform weighing, drying and crushing of samples as required by the client's instructions for sample preparation.
  • Perform splitting, pulverizing and boxing of samples in Sample Prep and do screen checks.
  • Perform the screening of samples for PSA.
  • Perform discarding of samples.
  • Perform the weighing, fluxing, fusion and cupelling processes within Fire Assay.
  • Discarding of samples to return to the client.
  • Punctuality at all times.
  • Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to turn around time commitments.
  • Report daily production figures to the shift/team leader and also bona fide explanations about targets not met and status of equipment/consumables.
  • Follow immediate superior's clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
  • Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
  • Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
  • Must have the basic understanding of SLIMS.
  • Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
  • Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
  • Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.
  • Operators must be able to work in all departments of sample preparation and Fire Assay (rotation)
  • Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
  • Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY 

  • Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
  • Report any faulty and/or nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment to the immediate superior.
  • Each staff member has the authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard and/or work that may affect the quality or integrity of test results.
  • 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.  The employee has the responsibility to protect the environment as well.
  • Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
  • Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
  • Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
Qualifications

Education

  • Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science as subjects and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
  • Knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples would be an advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Integrity
  • Attention to detail
  • Punctuality
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and overtime when necessary
  • Full knowledge and experience of Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures
  • Basic knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS
  • Speak, write and understand English
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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