Inspector - Agriculture at SGS

Sohar, Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agriculture Inspection, Sampling, Moisture Analysis, Quality Verification, Attention to Detail, Analytical Skills, Observational Skills, Communication Skills, Compliance, Record Keeping, Cargo Condition Monitoring, Storage Practices, International Standards Knowledge, Independent Work, Field Work, Port Conditions

Industry

Professional Services

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 The Inspector – Agriculture will be responsible for conducting quality inspections, sampling, and verification of various agricultural commodities in bulk, bagged, or stored forms. The role ensures adherence to international standards and accurate reporting on moisture content, cargo condition, and storage practices. Key Responsibilities: Conduct inspections of vessels, warehouses, and storage facilities for agricultural cargo. Perform sampling of bulk, bagged, and stockpiled commodities following international standards. Ensure compliance with quality inspection procedures and international standards such as GAFTA, ISO, ASTM for sampling, sample preparation, and moisture determination. Monitor and report cargo condition, moisture content, and storage practices. Maintain accurate records of inspections, sample analysis, and reporting results. Coordinate with internal teams and clients for inspection schedules and reporting. Commodities Handled: Grains: Wheat, Barley, Corn, Soybean Oilseeds: Sunflower Seeds, Rapeseed Fertilizers: Granular Urea, DAP, MOP, SOP Feed Ingredients: Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal Other Agri Products: Sugar, Rice, Pulses Qualifications Proven experience in agriculture inspection, sampling, and moisture analysis. Knowledge of international standards for sampling and sample preparation (GAFTA, ISO, ASTM). Experience in vessel and warehouse inspections for agricultural cargo handling and storage. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate inspection records Analytical and observational skills for quality verification. Knowledge of agricultural commodity handling, storage, and sampling techniques. Ability to work independently in field and port conditions. Effective communication skills for reporting and coordination with clients and teams. Additional Information Other Requirements: Willingness to travel to ports, warehouses, and storage facilities. Physical fitness for on-site inspections. Integrity and commitment to quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

The Inspector – Agriculture will conduct quality inspections, sampling, and verification of agricultural commodities. This role ensures adherence to international standards and accurate reporting on moisture content and cargo conditions.