Sample Preparer - Canning Vale

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd (ALS) seeks dedicated Sample Preparers for its Geochemistry site in Canning Vale. You will work in a fast-paced warehouse, crushing, splitting and pulverising mineral samples for laboratory analysis, supporting mining and exploration clients across Western Australia.

This Casual role follows a two-week rotational shift pattern (days/afternoon/night) and requires working in a dusty environment with mandatory respirator use.

Qualifications

• Rotating shift work
• Follow set procedures
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, physically fit, and prepared to carry out repetitive manual handling tasks
• Able to work in a dusty environment with PPE requirements

Responsibilities

• Handle rock, core and drill chips
• Operate sample preparation equipment (crushers, pulverizers, splitters, weigh scales)
• Perform routine manual tasks and stand for long periods
• Numerical sorting and labeling of samples
• Wear prescribed PPE including respirator

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Manual handling

Tools

Crushing equipment

Pulverizers

Weigh scales

PPE use

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The role

We are currently seeking multiple individuals to join our teams at our Geochemistry site in Canning Vale. We are looking for dedicated Sample Preparers to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting our many mining and exploration clients across Western Australia.

As a Sample Preparer, you will be working in a warehouse operating machinery to crush, split, and pulverize mineral samples for laboratory analysis. Please note that this is a physically demanding role in a dusty work environment, so previous production experience and flexibility with availability would be highly advantageous. While this is a Casual role, you MUST be available to work full‑time hours from Monday to Friday and MUST be willing to work on a fortnightly rotating shift schedule — 2 weeks of day shift, 2 weeks of afternoon shift and 2 weeks of night shift. The role also involves working in a dusty environment where wearing a half‑face respirator is mandatory, and to ensure a proper seal, you must be clean‑shaven. There are opportunities for multi‑skilling within the department, including progression towards more complex roles in sample preparation, administration, supervisory, and laboratory positions.

The day to day

• Handling rock, core and drill chips
• Operating sample preparation equipment – crushers, pulverizes, splitters, and weigh scales
• Performing routine manual/labouring tasks, including lifting and being on your feet all-day
• Numerical sorting and labelling of samples
• Wearing mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator
• Working as part of a team to achieve daily production targets

The essentials

• Ability to perform rotating shift work
• Ability to follow set procedures
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be willing to work as part of a high‑performance team with a focus on quality & safety
• Be reliable, physically fit, and prepared to carry out repetitive manual handling task

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities. Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.