About SGS:
Make an impact with SGS! With more than 94,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.
 

This position will visit a variety of businesses posing as an ordinary customer and collect various food related samples.

Prepare weekly and monthly sample plans.

Collect samples from grocery stores, farmer’s markets, speciality stores, coffee/tea houses, juice bars and anywhere that sells packaged and bulk food. 

Ensure usable digital photos are taken after samples have been collected.

Accurate data entry of sample information into workbooks.

Complete appropriate paperwork that accompany each sample prior to shipping.

Pack and ship samples in accordance to SGS guidelines and Client guidelines.

Ensure expenses, time cards and photos are completed on a weekly basis.

Purchase, store, pack and ship sample products without contamination and in accordance to Client guidelines. 

Provide accurate and timely results.

May be assigned to special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or a General Educational Development equivalency (GED)

Experience:
Few years of experience in fresh produce handling and storage would be an asset.

Knowledge of different types of foods and a variety of ethnic foods would be an asset.

Knowledge of a variety of grocery stores, specialty foods stores would be an asset.

Understanding of how to identify and read food labels.

Must have a class 5 driver’s license.

Specific technical skills:
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Must be able to work indepedently with limited supervision.

Competent knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

Independent worker and can follow instructions.

Must have a valid driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle.
Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
Candidates must be proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
Ability to work well with others & independently.
Self-motivated
Responsible
Good time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
Works well under pressure.
Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.