Sample Logistics Operator - Rustenburg

About the role

SGS, a global testing, inspection and certification company, is hiring a full-time Operator for its Sample Logistics team at the Rustenburg laboratory. The role covers receiving, sorting, weighing, labelling, tracking and storage of samples, and reporting to the Logistics Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, sort, weigh and label samples according to the sorting and receiving competence modules.
• Track samples and jobs according to the Sample Tracking working instruction.
• Assist with storage, return or discard of samples according to the relevant working instruction.
• Communicate daily operations with the Logistics Supervisor and report immediately any discrepancies, broken or torn parcels, or non-functioning equipment.
• Profile every job and sample accurately and on time in SLIM after sorting, and scan all paperwork daily.
• Document all received samples in the register.
• Follow housekeeping, health, safety and quality policies and the SGS management system, and perform other reasonable tasks assigned by the line manager.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Advantageous: previous experience in sample logistics, sample preparation and analysis.
• Advantageous: knowledge of the information management system used.