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CARGO OBSERVER - CALIFORNIA

Work Location: San Francisco Bay Area.

Inspectors will be hired for their local area. Assignments are primarily within the candidate's home region.

About the Company:

We are a Swiss-based company with multiple locations across North America, seeking Waste Paper/Plastic/Metal freelance Inspectors to join our team. In this role, you'll conduct inspections for various clients, including an exclusive contract with the Indonesian government in the USA. Your expertise will help us maintain quality standards and support our commitment to environmental responsibility.

About the Role:

The Waste Paper/Plastic/Metal Inspector is responsible for conducting detailed inspections of recyclable materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and client specifications. The inspector will specialize in evaluating the quality and purity of waste paper, plastic, or metal materials, identifying contamination levels, and ensuring that these materials meet the required standards for recycling or resale. The role demands a strong attention to detail, knowledge of industry practices, and experience in material inspection.

Responsibilities:

• Observe loading of cargo in containers, vessels or other modes of transport.
• Communicate, verify, and execute inspection request.
• Ability to comprehend and execute specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Record and report details of inspection accurately in accordance with instructions.
• Collection of documents and samples.
• Perform other assignments as directed.
• Travel occasionally.
• This position is in the San Francisco area.
• Job sites may vary.

About the Company

Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer solutions to make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our trusted network of professionals and certified laboratories provides expertise across five key sectors: agriculture, food safety, metals and minerals, system certification & ESG solutions and consumer products. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7,400 employees in more than 180 offices and laboratories across approximately 50 countries.