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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Inspector de Operaciones - Camarón

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGuayaquil, Ecuador

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous experience or knowledge in shrimp production or quality control, especially identifying product defects; candidates with microbiology analyst experience in shrimp-processing plants will also be considered.
  • Prior knowledge of the product is required, even at a basic level.
  • A technical high-school diploma is required.
  • Availability to work Monday through Saturday according to operational needs and to travel to other cities in Ecuador for inspections.
  • A type B driver's license is desirable.
  • Attention to detail, quality orientation, effective communication, teamwork, and ability to follow inspection procedures and technical criteria.

Responsibilities

  • Apply the assigned sampling plan to inspect the product.
  • Identify and verify quality defects in processed shrimp, including breakage, discoloration, dehydration, foreign matter, and other classification criteria.
  • Verify the net and drained weight of boxes or lots and calculate the glazing percentage.
  • Verify the product variety or species and size, including count per pound, against what is declared for the lot.
  • Conduct shipment inspections of previously inspected product in containers.
  • Record findings and prepare the corresponding inspection report according to SGS internal procedures.
  • Promptly communicate any deviation or nonconformity identified during inspection.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional education, completed or in progress, in Environmental Engineering, Food Engineering, Biology, Physicochemistry, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of identifying quality defects in processed shrimp; calculating net and drained weight and glazing percentage; and classifying shrimp variety or species and size.
  • Knowledge related to shipment or pre-shipment inspections.
  • Knowledge of or certification in ISO 17020.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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