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Job Description
SGS is currently looking to hire 3rd Party Pre-Shipment Inspectors throughout the Unites States. The Pre-Shipment Inspectors will be set up on contracts and called to work "as needed".
Responsibilities:
Verification of air and ocean shipments to the destinations aboard.
Physical inventory verification of material/equipment and goods.
Witness of loading/unloading on shipping containers and trucks.
Quality and description verification of goods and materials.
Physical verification of material for description, quantity and marking.
Checking and reporting air worthiness and sea worthiness of the packages.
Photograph staging of products for inspection.
Report all external (visible) surfaces and product components for any damage or defects or blemishes.
Report internal condition (as available).
Report internal/external surface condition, such as quality of paint or other coatings, galvanizing, rust, dent, scratches, pits, dings, voids etc.
Report overall workmanship of the product.
Report and verify quantity, product identification and specifications with reference documents.
Report quantity and quality of all items/accessories/spare parts of the shipment were available and correct.
Report all site/supplier reference numbers, PO numbers and drawing numbers that identify each of the items inspected.
Report any damages with details (severity, position, type, etc.) and photograph the same.
PACKING / PRE-SHIPMENT
Record and report all shipping/packing arrangements including total quantity of packages or shipping pieces (goods must be packed at the completion of inspection).
Record and report overall quality of packing.
Verify and report if shipping/packing arrangements have been done in accordance with applicable procedure.
Record and report all markings found on materials/crates/packages (identification & shipping).
Ensure to photograph all available equipment and include photos of the overall work condition, ordered equipment, equipment tags, packing condition/quality, defects, damages, etc.
Ensure to verify the quantity of all items & any accessories/spare parts of the shipment.
Verify and report all packaging details such as package construction, product protection and handling instructions.
Photograph all available items and include photos of: Overall condition, equipment tagging markings, damages, etc.
Qualifications
Have previous experience as 3rd party pre-shipment inspector.
Be prepared to share an example of one of your reports.
Good computer skills (Word, Excel)
Ability to add photos to your reports.
Be able to write a detailed report and communicate findings efficiently.
Have knowledge of shipping documents such as bill of lading, packing lists, airway bills.
Hourly rate will vary based on experience - $30/$35 per hour.
Work Schedule: as needed.
Must be eligible to work in the USA.
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 should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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