Sample Preparers

6 months ago

Perth, Australia Australian Laboratory Services Full time

Entry level role with full training provided
- Hourly rate: $30.71 going to $33.52 after six months of training
- Shift work with above award pay rates and shift allowances

**Imagine your future with us**
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

**The roles**
We are currently needing multiple people to join our teams on a casual basis at our Geochemistry sites located at **Wangara, Malaga **and **Canning Vale.**

We are seeking committed, client-focused Sample Preparers to join our team based in a busy work environment supporting our many mining clients in WA. Sample Preparers operate machinery which crushes, splits, and pulverises mining mineral samples for laboratory analysis. **This is a fast paced, dusty work environment where previous production experience **and flexibility with availability would be highly beneficial.

**This is a Casual role, but you MUST be available to work Monday to Friday (full-time hours) and MUST be able to work on fortnightly rotating shifts - 2 weeks of day shift then 2 weeks of afternoon shift then 2 weeks of night shift**

Opportunities for multi-skilling within the department are available, such as moving towards complicated processes type of roles in sample preparation, admin, supervisory, and laboratory roles.

**The day-to-day**
- Sorting bags of mineral samples (weighing up to 10kg)
- Operating mineral sample preparation equipment (weighing scales, crushers, pulverizes, etc.)
- Performing routine manual tasking in a minerals processing environment
- Collecting data for hyperspectral analysis

**The essentials**
- Ability to perform rotating shift work
- Ability to follow set procedures
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Be willing to work as part of a high-performance team with a focus on quality & safety
- Be reliable, physically fit, and prepared to carry out repetitive manual handling tasks

**Working at ALS**
Our people drive our success at ALS.

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

- Health fund discounts with Bupa
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
- Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
- Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
- Friendly working environment with accessible management
- Influenza Vaccinations

**Everyone matters**
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where each employee's strengths and perspectives are recognised and valued.

**About ALS**
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

**Eligibility**
To be eligible to work at ALS, you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa.

**How to apply

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