Sample Technician

Kelly Services; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

Dental

Life insurance

Holiday and vacation pay

Job summary

Kelly Services in Winnipeg, Canada, is seeking a Quality Control & Sample Technician for an ongoing full-time role in the agricultural, laboratory, and quality testing sector.

The position emphasizes hands-on work with samples, following procedures, and maintaining accuracy in a quality-focused environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic computer/data-entry skills, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in agriculture, laboratory work, quality control, manufacturing, or related environment is an asset.
• Comfortable with computers and entering data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Hands-on work environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare samples for testing.
• Perform routine quality checks and basic laboratory testing.
• Record information accurately using computer systems.
• Assist with sample collection, organization, and transportation.
• Operate and maintain basic testing equipment.
• Follow established safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Support the team with various day-to-day testing and quality control activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organized

Computer literacy

Data entry

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Kelly is hiring!

We are currently seeking a Quality Control & Sample Technician to join a professional team in the agricultural, laboratory, and quality testing sector.

This is an ongoing full-time opportunity suited to someone who enjoys hands‑on work, working with samples, following established procedures, and maintaining accuracy in a quality‑focused environment.

What You'll Do

• Handle and prepare samples for testing.
• Perform routine quality checks and basic laboratory testing.
• Record information accurately using computer systems.
• Assist with sample collection, organization, and transportation.
• Operate and maintain basic testing equipment.
• Follow established safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Support the team with various day‑to‑day testing and quality control activities.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in agriculture, laboratory work, quality control, manufacturing, or a related environment is an asset.
• Comfortable working with computers and entering data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Comfortable with a hands‑on work environment.

Schedule & Opportunity

• Full‑time day shift
• Start times generally vary between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Ongoing assignment with potential for long‑term employment
• $20–$23 per hour
• Occasional flexibility may be required depending on operational needs

If you're looking for a stable, hands‑on opportunity with consistent daytime hours and the chance to gain experience in quality control and testing, we'd like to hear from you.

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