Grain Sampler

This position is responsible for various sampling, picking up and delivering samples, cleaning samples with dockage carter/sieves, laboratory analysis, sample log-in, data entry, and reporting raw data.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Log-in, organizing, storing, distribution, and disposing of incoming samples and after final inspections
Clean grain samples using dockage carter/sieves and prepare for grading
Picking up and delivering samples from various locations to office or vice versa
Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment (moisture meters, scales, dockage, testers, protein testers, ELISA readers). Monitor all equipment according to desired standards before performing the analysis
Perform analyses such as moisture, protein, dockage, test weight, mycotoxins, germination tests, 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 reports related to food, container, industrial, etc. inspections (i.e. Government Inspection Services, GIS).
Assist in preparing on-site final analysis reports (i.e. Perform the inspection and complete the inspection report)
A minimum of a High School diploma
Valid driver license
*Must be ok with working 12 hour shifts and being outside for the majority of the shift*

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No