Operator - Sample Logistics

SGS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing, inspection, and certification company is seeking a Logistics Assistant to manage sample receiving and storage operations. The role involves sorting, tracking, and maintaining sample documentation while ensuring compliance with quality and safety policies. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Grade 12 education and relevant experience in sample logistics.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 required.
• Mathematics and Science is an advantage.
• Previous experience in Sample Logistics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, weigh, and label samples accurately.
• Track samples/jobs and communicate with the Logistics Supervisor.
• Ensure adherence to quality, health and safety policies.

Skills

Sorting samples

Logging

Communication

Health and safety adherence

Education

Grade 12

Mathematics

Science

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

All operations within the Logistics Department relating to Sample Receiving, storage, logging and Tracking at Randfontein Laboratory

• Receive, sort, weigh and label as per Sorting, receiving competence modules.
• Track samples/jobs as per Sample Tracking working instruction.
• Assist with storage duties as per Storage, return or discard working instruction.
• Communicate with Logistics Supervisor regarding the daily operations in the Login department;
• Report immediately any discrepancies, broken or thorn parcels found during sorting to the Logistics Supervisor. Ensure all jobs/samples are profiled in SLIM accurately and in a timely manner after sample sorting.
• Ensure all paperwork is scanned daily accurately.
• Report immediately any equipment that is not functioning correctly to the Logistics Supervisor
• Ensure that housekeeping, health and safety and quality policies and procedures are followed and adhered to.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
  
  

Document all samples received in register

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Grade 12
• Mathematics and Science will be added advantage
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience on Sample Logistics, preparation and analysis of samples would be advantageous
  
  

Experience and understanding of the information management system