WOE Assistant

OMAC Laboratories Limited; Loughrea; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Minerals seeks a Work Order Entry Assistant to join the Work Order Entry Department at the European hub lab in Loughrea, Co. Galway. You will write, check and submit work orders, coordinate with client teams and managers, and ensure timely and accurate WO creation.

The role requires an evening shift, basic to advanced computer skills, and the ability to multitask across sample preparation and shipping processes. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• Ability to work evening shift is a key requirement for this role.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Minimum of 1 year operational experience.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail orientated, and highly motivated.
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated judgement, creativity, integrity, and ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Enter samples on GEMs by writing, checking and submitting work orders.
• Clarify details with the client or managers as needed (analysis, price, inconsistencies).
• Ensure work orders are written promptly with adequate sheets for all shifts.
• Assist management in achieving targets for quality and turnaround time (TAT).
• Coordinate with sample prep and weighing to align on schedules.
• Prioritize work and manage sample priorities across departments.
• Arrange for over-limit and additional analyses as required.
• Coordinate cross-lab communication and shipments of samples.
• Ensure correct procedures are used and safety procedures are followed.
• Attend required training and perform administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Leadership ability

Problem solving

Evening shift eligibility

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

GEMs system

MS Office

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. ALS Minerals is internationally recognised as the global leader in providing geochemical sample preparation, analytical procedures and data management solutions, with its European hub lab based in Loughrea, Co. Galway. We are currently seeking applications for a Work Order Entry (WOE) Assistant to join our Work Order Entry Department.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Enter samples on GEMs, which consists of writing, checking and submitting work order.
• Details may need to be clarified with the client, Regional Technical Manager, Operations Manager or Front Office, such as analysis, price, inconsistences in sample lists and instructions.
• Ensure WO’s are written up promptly, and that adequate WO’s and weighing/digestion sheets are available for all shifts.
• Assist Management of the organization in achieving targets as regards to quality of the WOE work and TAT.
• Work with sample prep and weighing room in relation to sample schedules.
• Ensure work is prioritised where needed.
• Organise over limit, and further analysis requests for samples.
• These samples may be here in LR, or may have been received from another ALS lab, which will involve communication with that lab, to create WO and possibly send more samples.
• This also involves working with other departments such as storage/weighing.
• Organise the shipping of samples to other labs for analysis not carried out here in LR.
• Communicating with other labs on a daily basis, regarding samples being shipped between labs or creation of WO’s with a lot of our prep labs, analysis available, TAT etc. and help the prep labs with WOE entry problems as they are only starting to work with GEMs.
• Ensure that correct procedures are utilised at all times.
• Follow safety procedures at all times High level of familiarity with area-specific procedures.
• Demonstrate proactive approach to safety.
• Attend Training as required.
• Administrative duties as required by Management.
• Any additional tasks required by ALS Management.
• Arrange for replacement of consumables as require

Experience & Expertise

• University degree or equivalent.
• Ability to work evening shift is a key requirement for this role
• Excellent time management skills.
• Minimum of 1 year operational experience.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail orientated, and highly motivated.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to set realistic and achievable goals.
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated judgement, creativity, integrity, and ability to problem solve.

Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: Loughrea, Galway, CO. Galway H62 PN80: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work authorisation: Ireland (required) Work Location: In person Working at ALS

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.

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.

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network.