Grain Grader – Level 3

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Assess various types of grains, including wheat, oil seeds, and pulses.

• Offer technical support and training for inspectors.

• Engage with grain elevators regarding grading concerns and updates.

• Execute laboratory analyses, grading, and data evaluation in accordance with the CGC guidelines.

• Receive, organize, store, distribute, and dispose of grain samples efficiently.

• Clean grain samples utilizing Carter dockage testers and prepare them for grading.

• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments, such as moisture meters, scales, protein testers, and ELISA readers.

• Monitor equipment in line with required standards prior to analysis.

• Conduct analyses including moisture, protein, dockage, test weight, mycotoxins, germination, gluten, and falling number tests.

• Manage and oversee laboratory supplies while ensuring clean working environments.

• Generate initial and final grading reports for food, container, and industrial inspections.

• Prepare final analysis and inspection reports on-site.

• Inspect and grade all types of grain arriving at the laboratory or during on-site assessments.

• Undertake off-site grading, sampling tasks, and various ad hoc projects.

• Address day-to-day production and process issues in collaboration with supervisors or senior staff.

• Provide technical and operational support to junior grading personnel.

• Review analytical data and document results from on-site inspections and grading.

• Communicate findings to grain elevators.

• Conduct comprehensive grain inventory audits regarding weight and grade.

• Offer guidance and/or leadership to indirect reports, peers, and management.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a High School diploma is required.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Grain Grader Level 2.

• Previous experience in conducting preliminary grain inspections and grading is considered an asset.

• Proficient in fulfilling all responsibilities associated with a Grain Inspector and Grader Level 2.

• Familiarity with and ability to adhere to the Canada Grain Act and Canada Grain regulations.

• Capability to comply with CFIA protocols for sampling, CGC standards for sampling, SGS SOPs, and client-specific requirements.

• Ability to carry out grain inspections, grading, laboratory analyses, data review, and reporting effectively.

• Applicants for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

• Competence to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option to work remotely.

• Accommodations available upon request for qualified candidates throughout the recruitment process.