SGS
Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, recognized as a global benchmark for quality and integrity. With 99,600 employees across 2,600 offices and laboratories, we work together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.
Responsibilities
Perform independent collections of samples of products or raw materials for laboratory analysis, following established protocols.
Gather, label, and document samples at specified locations, processing times, and delivery conditions.
Deliver samples to the laboratory for analysis.
Prepare, reduce, and divide samples to appropriate sizes.
Execute sample screening and related physical tests.
Maintain equipment and containers, ensuring cleanliness before and after use.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Adhere to local and federal safety processes during sampling.
Provide technical advice and support to field technicians and train junior staff as needed.
Act as Team Leader when the supervisor or manager is absent.
Train, motivate, and monitor staff during shifts.
Assist staff in completing tasks in line with work procedures.
Collaborate with other technicians to solve client problems and maintain quality and customer satisfaction.
Ensure staff have necessary information, resources, and materials for safe work.
Perform laboratory or preparation duties as required by business needs.
Maintain daily housekeeping and cleanliness in assigned area.
Conduct routine and non‑routine equipment maintenance.
Enforce safety equipment usage and procedures on site.
Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
Carry out any additional duties assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Associate degree or high school/ GED equivalent.
Experience in industrial, laboratory, or field services environments with strict safety standards.
Licenses / Certifications
Valid and current driver’s license (if required for company vehicle).
May be required to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card).
May be required to obtain a 24‑hour MSHA surface mine safety and health certificate; training available through SGS.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Proficient in English.
Strong mathematical abilities.
Advanced reasoning skills using logical and practical problem solving.
Effective written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow directions and achieve accurate results within required timeframes.
Problem‑solving with concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Independent work capability under moderate supervision.
Team‑player attitude with customer‑care focus.
Leadership capability for junior employees.
Computer Skills
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
Travel
Local day travel may be required; may need to travel overnight occasionally.
Equipment
Standard office equipment: computers, printers, phones.
Sample preparation equipment: jaw crusher, bowl & disc pulverizing mills, pressure filters, riffle splitters, compressed air, hammer mill crushers, ovens, balances, basic sampling tools.
Physical Demands of the Job
Stand constantly.
Move or traverse constantly.
Sit occasionally.
Use hands constantly.
Reach with hands and arms frequently.
Climb or balance occasionally.
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally.
Talk/hear frequently.
Lift/carry/push or pull frequently up to 50 lbs.
Work Conditions / Exposure to Environmental Conditions
Location: Portland, OR, United States.
Work Schedule
On‑call/flexible hourly schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Occasional overtime required.
Environmental Conditions Requirements
Occasional wet or humid conditions.
Frequent work near moving mechanical parts.
Occasional work in high or precarious places.
Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Occasional outdoor weather conditions.
Occasional risk of electrical shock.
Frequent vibration.
Noise Level Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Vision Requirements
Close vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less.
Distance vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more.
Peripheral vision for observing an area while eyes are fixed on a given point.
Depth perception for judging distance and three‑dimensional relationships.
Ability to adjust focus.
Color vision.
Auditory Requirements
Ability to hear equipment operating, alarms, traffic, telephones.
Additional Information SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description. Nothing herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying within the United States and experience difficulty completing the online application because of a disability, please call 201‑508‑3149 for assistance; you will receive a callback. This number is only for individuals experiencing difficulty applying due to a disability.
All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Perform independent collections of samples of products or raw materials for laboratory analysis, following established protocols.
Gather, label, and document samples at specified locations, processing times, and delivery conditions.
Deliver samples to the laboratory for analysis.
Prepare, reduce, and divide samples to appropriate sizes.
Execute sample screening and related physical tests.
Maintain equipment and containers, ensuring cleanliness before and after use.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Adhere to local and federal safety processes during sampling.
Provide technical advice and support to field technicians and train junior staff as needed.
Act as Team Leader when the supervisor or manager is absent.
Train, motivate, and monitor staff during shifts.
Assist staff in completing tasks in line with work procedures.
Collaborate with other technicians to solve client problems and maintain quality and customer satisfaction.
Ensure staff have necessary information, resources, and materials for safe work.
Perform laboratory or preparation duties as required by business needs.
Maintain daily housekeeping and cleanliness in assigned area.
Conduct routine and non‑routine equipment maintenance.
Enforce safety equipment usage and procedures on site.
Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
Carry out any additional duties assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Associate degree or high school/ GED equivalent.
Experience in industrial, laboratory, or field services environments with strict safety standards.
Licenses / Certifications
Valid and current driver’s license (if required for company vehicle).
May be required to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card).
May be required to obtain a 24‑hour MSHA surface mine safety and health certificate; training available through SGS.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Proficient in English.
Strong mathematical abilities.
Advanced reasoning skills using logical and practical problem solving.
Effective written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow directions and achieve accurate results within required timeframes.
Problem‑solving with concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Independent work capability under moderate supervision.
Team‑player attitude with customer‑care focus.
Leadership capability for junior employees.
Computer Skills
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
Travel
Local day travel may be required; may need to travel overnight occasionally.
Equipment
Standard office equipment: computers, printers, phones.
Sample preparation equipment: jaw crusher, bowl & disc pulverizing mills, pressure filters, riffle splitters, compressed air, hammer mill crushers, ovens, balances, basic sampling tools.
Physical Demands of the Job
Stand constantly.
Move or traverse constantly.
Sit occasionally.
Use hands constantly.
Reach with hands and arms frequently.
Climb or balance occasionally.
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally.
Talk/hear frequently.
Lift/carry/push or pull frequently up to 50 lbs.
Work Conditions / Exposure to Environmental Conditions
Location: Portland, OR, United States.
Work Schedule
On‑call/flexible hourly schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Occasional overtime required.
Environmental Conditions Requirements
Occasional wet or humid conditions.
Frequent work near moving mechanical parts.
Occasional work in high or precarious places.
Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Occasional outdoor weather conditions.
Occasional risk of electrical shock.
Frequent vibration.
Noise Level Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Vision Requirements
Close vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less.
Distance vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more.
Peripheral vision for observing an area while eyes are fixed on a given point.
Depth perception for judging distance and three‑dimensional relationships.
Ability to adjust focus.
Color vision.
Auditory Requirements
Ability to hear equipment operating, alarms, traffic, telephones.
Additional Information SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description. Nothing herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying within the United States and experience difficulty completing the online application because of a disability, please call 201‑508‑3149 for assistance; you will receive a callback. This number is only for individuals experiencing difficulty applying due to a disability.
All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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