3rd Party Pre-Shipment Inspectors (Contract) at SGS North America Inc. in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

Company Description



We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.



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.

• 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.

• 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.