Operator: Logistics

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 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Specific Responsibilities

1. Receive, sort, weigh and label as per Sorting, receiving competence modules.
2. Track samples/jobs as per Sample Tracking working instruction.
3. Assist with storage duties as per Storage, return or discard working instruction.
4. Communicate with Logistics Supervisor regarding the daily operations in the Login department;
5. Report immediately any discrepancies, broken or torn 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.
6. Ensure all paperwork is scanned daily accurately.
7. Report immediately any equipment that is not functioning correctly to the Logistics Supervisor.
8. Ensure that housekeeping, health and safety and quality policies and procedures are followed and adhered to.
9. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
10. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
11. Document all samples received in register.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

1. Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
2. Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
3. Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
4. Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.

Qualifications

Education

1. Minimum Grade 12
2. Mathematics and Science will be an added advantage.

Experience

1. Previous experience on Sample Logistics, preparation and analysis of samples would be advantageous.
2. Experience and understanding of the information management system.

Required Skills

1. Fluent in English (read, write and speak).
2. Good Analytical Skills.