Sample Preparers - Kalgoorlie

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd seeks multiple Sample Preparers for our Geochemistry site in Kalgoorlie. You will crush, split and pulverize mineral samples for laboratory analysis, working in a dusty environment with PPE required.

This is a full-time role with day and night rosters and a pattern of 8 consecutive days on, 4 days off. Responsibilities include handling rock and drill chips, operating crushers and weigh scales, and performing manual tasks on a production line.

Qualifications

• Be physically and mentally fit to perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Be reliable, responsible with excellent attendance.
• Good verbal and writing skills with number recognition.
• Follow safety, quality and conduct procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle rock, core and drill chips.
• Operate sample preparation equipment – crushers, pulverisers, splitters, weigh scales.
• Perform routine manual tasks, including lifting and being on your feet all day.
• Numerical sorting and labelling of samples.
• Wear mandatory PPE including a respirator.
• Work as part of a team to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Attention to detail

Number recognition

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Tools

Crushers

Pulverisers

Splitters

Weigh scales

Job description

The role

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

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, so previous production experience and flexibility with availability would be highly advantageous.

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.

This is a Full Time role, and you MUST be able to work the following roster:

• Monday to Friday: Day shift roster (8 am - 4 pm)
• Monday to Friday: Night shift roster (6 pm - 4 am)
• 8 day shifts followed by 4 days off (10 hours shift)

There are opportunities for multi‑skilling within the department, including progression towards more complex roles in sample preparation and administration.

Day to day

• Handling rock, core and drill chips
• Operating sample preparation equipment – crushers, pulverisers, 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

This is a residential role, and you must be residing in or planning to relocate to Kalgoorlie Boulder Region with current Australian work rights to be considered.

The essentials

• Be physically and mentally fit and prepared to carry out repetitive manual tasks
• Be reliable, responsible and show excellent attendance at work
• Have good verbal and writing skills – especially number recognition
• Correctly follow instructions and procedures (incl. safety, quality and code of conduct)
• Have a high attention to detail
• Be honest and display integrity.
• Be respectful to others
• Be willing to work hard while focusing on quality, safety, and productivity
• Be willing to work in a dusty, noisy, high/low‑temperature environment with dangerous substances

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 programmes 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.