Posted 15 months ago
Cargo Observer
@ Cotecna Inspections
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Cotecna Inspections is hiring freelance Waste Paper, Plastic and Metal Inspectors to inspect recyclable materials and cargo loading across North America. The work covers inspecting material quality and purity, observing cargo loading in containers and vessels, collecting samples and documents, and reporting to specified standards. Freelance arrangement with occasional travel.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect waste paper, plastic or metal materials for quality and contamination
- Observe cargo loading in containers and vessels
- Collect samples and documents
- Record and report inspections per instructions
- Follow SOPs and perform assigned tasks
Requirements summary:
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of industry practices
- Experience in material inspection
- Ability to comprehend and execute SOPs
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-08-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
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Cotecna Inspections
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Full company description
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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 92,936
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,829
- Reported office locations
- Avenue Peschier 41, Plainpalais, Geneva 1206, CH
- Other recorded names
- Cotecna Inspections
- Cotecna
- Specialties
- food testing
- certification
- Inspection services
- Mycotoxin Testing (Aflatoxins
- Ochratoxins
- etc.)
- PFAS Testing
- Microbiological Analysis
- Heavy Metals & Contaminants Analysis
- Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Testing
- Bike & Cycling Product Testing
- Softlines & Hardlines Testing
- Textile & Apparel Inspection
- Electrical & Electronics Product Testing
- Agricultural Commodity Inspection
- Minerals & Metals Inspection
- Consumer Product Testing & Certification
- PFAS Testing
- Verification of Conformity (VoC) Programs
- ESG Compliance Audits & Certification
- Eco-labeling & Green Product Certification
- Environmental Certification Services
- Social Compliance & Certification
- and Governance & Risk Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | International Trade and Development |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Plainpalais, Geneva |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | food testingcertificationInspection servicesMycotoxin Testing (AflatoxinsOchratoxinsetc.)PFAS TestingMicrobiological AnalysisHeavy Metals & Contaminants AnalysisGenetically Modified Organism (GMO) Testing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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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.
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.
- 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.
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