At a Glance
- Tasks: Crush, sort, and prepare mineral samples using machinery in a dynamic lab environment.
- Company: Join Intertek, a global leader in quality assurance with a diverse team.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work in a supportive culture, and enjoy flexible shifts.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a hands-on role while learning about quality assurance processes.
- Qualifications: Team players with good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 44,000 people in more than 100 countries delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.
Duties:
- Sample Preparers operate machinery to crush, split and pulverise raw mineral samples.
- The primary responsibilities of the role include:
- Sorting samples
- Weighing samples
- Drying samples
- Operating mills, splitters and crushers
- Bagging samples
- Following all Intertek policies and procedures, including regarding safety, production, quality and human resources
The role requires the successful applicant to work shift work Monday to Friday on a rotating schedule: 6am - 2pm or 2pm - 10pm. Applicants should be able and willing to work all shifts. Weekend work may be available to meet production demands. Sample Preparation is in a dusty and noisy environment, and Sample Preparers are required to work in environmental temperatures.
Skills and experience:
- Previous Sample Prep experience preferred
- Communication, literacy and numeracy skills in English
- The ability to work as part of a team
- The ability to perform manual handling, stand for long periods and regularly lift 15 - 20kg safely
Culture:
Intertek is an Equal Opportunity employer and it is our Company's policy to employ suitably qualified or experienced persons without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment due to their ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status. We recognise and respect the value and contribution that individuals of different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives bring to our organisation and we are committed to providing a positive, safe and inclusive work environment for everyone in our diverse and talented team. Intertek is also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, equitable and accessible for people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for our vacancies.
If you have any questions in relation to our recruitment process, please email us at ***************@intertek.com. Only applicants with an existing right to work in Australia will be considered. Please note only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.
Sample Preparers employer: Intertek
Intertek SAI Global is an exceptional employer that prioritises the safety and well-being of its employees while fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. With hybrid working options, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work alongside industry experts, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in product safety within a global leader in certification. Located in vibrant cities like Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane, employees enjoy a dynamic environment that supports both personal and professional growth.
