Operator - Sample Logistics

SGS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company located in Gauteng seeks a Logistics Operator to manage operations within the Logistics Department. Responsibilities include sample receiving, sorting, and tracking while adhering to quality and safety standards. Candidates should have at least a Grade 12 education, with knowledge of logistics operations and risk management practices preferred. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 is required.
• Understanding of logistics operations preferred.
• Experience with information management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and label samples as instructed.
• Track samples jobs accurately in the system.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality policies.

Skills

Sample tracking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum Grade 12

Mathematics and 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