Operator

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Sample Preparation and Fire Assay procedures. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES - Receive samples with security guard and verify seal number on the trunks with those on the waybill and sign the waybill with the security guard. - Perform sorting and boxing of samples when samples are received. - Collect samples from Sample Receiving for weighing. - Perform weighing, drying and crushing of samples as required by the client’s instructions for sample preparation. - Perform splitting, pulverizing and boxing of samples in Sample Prep and do screen checks. - Perform the screening of samples for PSA. - Perform discarding of samples. - Perform the weighing, fluxing, fusion and cupelling processes within Fire Assay. - Discarding of samples to return to the client. - Punctuality at all times. - Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to turn around time commitments. - Report daily production figures to the shift/team leader and also bona fide explanations about targets not met and status of equipment/consumables. - Follow immediate superior’s clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties. - Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times. - Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company. - Must have the basic understanding of SLIMS. - Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS). - Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus. - Must be willing to work overtime when necessary. - Operators must be able to work in all departments of sample preparation and Fire Assay (rotation) - Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system. - Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager. Education - Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science as subjects and/or proven years of laboratory knowledge, skills, and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning Experience - Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory - Knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing, and fusing of samples would be an advantage. COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY - Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard. - Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue. - Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.