Description
General description of Responsibility
Under broad supervision, to render to customers commodity inspection services which are timely, safe, legal, ethical, and effective; to perform the necessary volume measurements, temperature measurements, sampling, calculations, documentation, and reporting which ensure that the customer receives an independent, accurate, and complete assessment of quantity and quality of material.
Specific Responsibilities
- To prepare for and organize grain inspection jobs so that services are rendered, and reports and samples are submitted, in a timely manner.
- To attend commodity material movements involving loading and unloading of rail cars or trucks.
- To perform routine equipment calibration, verification, and function checks.
- To perform, by specified methodology, visual observation, volume measurement, temperature measurement, and sampling of commodity materials contained or conveyed in rail cars or trucks.
- To communicate and coordinate with loading facilities and Intertek management personnel to promote the smooth exercise of duties assigned.
- To verify and communicate the results obtained, and to make the entries into the appropriate media, whether print or electronic, required to ensure the validity and traceability of the information.
- To maintain work areas, records, and equipment in a clean, organized, and functional condition.
- To monitor the availability of the supplies needed for the above processes, and to make any needs for such supplies known to the Inspection and Training Coordinator.
- To assist in the inspection, quality system application and organizational training of less experienced employees by utilizing approved online and printed materials and/or materials supplied by Intertek management.
- To carry out the above responsibilities, and all others which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Company's Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and Strategy, and to exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing.
Supervision Exercised
- In the formal (organizational chart) sense, the position of Grain Inspector carries no personnel responsibility or authority.
- Where two or more Grain Inspectors are on a job, the Grain Inspectors share joint responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of all job functions and paperwork.
- The Grain Inspector has supervisory responsibility and authority in the training of less experienced employees, Inspection Assistants and Assistant Inspectors (see 2.9 above).
Supervision Received
- The position reports directly to the Branch Manager and Operations Manager. Regardless of reporting lines, the position will cooperate fully with all Branch, Area, and Regional departments in dealing with the assigned responsibilities.
- The position communicates directly with the Manager-Inspection Operations in the day to day operations and in communication of work assignments and direction.
Qualifications
- The Grain Inspector must have a grasp of basic mathematics and computer skills, and must, in the opinion of the hiring authority hold a Canadian grain grading certification, minimum level 3.
- The Grain Inspector must be physically able to do the work required, and cannot have fear of heights or of confined spaces.
- The Grain Inspector should have a positive attitude, a high tolerance for job pressure and the ability for working and communicating with persons of diverse personalities and backgrounds.
Intertek's Commitment
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance
Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all.
A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world's leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
We Value Diversity
Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.canada@intertek.com
Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com)
*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Bilingualism is needed for this role as the incumbent would need to deal with internal and external clients and employees that work outside of Quebec.
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