Job Description

About TRI:

TRI Environmental is an independent, third-party testing laboratory specializing in geosynthetics, including the plastic sheets, fabrics, and clay liners used in landfills, mining operations, and water containment applications.

The In-Plant Sampler serves as TRI’s independent, third-party representative at two AGRU manufacturing facilities in South Carolina. Responsibilities include selecting or verifying rolls for sampling, matching each roll to the manufacturer's roll list, cutting and identifying samples, and shipping them to TRI laboratories with the appropriate documentation. TRI maintains custody of all samples from the time they are cut until they are transferred to the carrier. Plant personnel do not cut or ship samples on TRI's behalf.

Schedule: Work is performed on weekdays during plant operating hours, Eastern Time, based on TRI's scheduling needs. Weekly hours will vary depending on production activity, with a maximum of 25 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST or as scheduled.

Paid Time and Travel: Compensation begins upon arrival at the first plant of the day and ends upon departure from the final plant. Travel between the two facilities is considered paid working time, and mileage between locations is reimbursed at the IRS standard business mileage rate. Travel between home and the first or last plant is considered commuting time and is not compensated or reimbursed.

Independence: Employees may hold other employment, with the exception of work for a geosynthetic manufacturer, installer, contractor, quality assurance firm, or testing laboratory. The sampler cannot accept gifts or compensation from manufacturers and must maintain confidentiality regarding all project and facility information.

Seasonal Attendance Incentive: During slower production periods, employees will receive an additional daily show-up allowance of $25 for each day they report to work as scheduled. This provides supplemental compensation during periods when sampling activity and available work hours may be reduced.

Training: TRI will provide on-site instruction, plant access, required safety orientation, and backup support when the sampler is unavailable.

Sampling Work Locations

• AGRU: 181 US Highway 521, Andrews, SC 29510
• AGRU: 500 Garrison Road, Georgetown, SC 29440

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment by following all plant safety procedures and TRI safety guidelines.
• Select or verify rolls designated for sampling according to the required project sampling frequency.
• Verify roll and lot identification numbers against the manufacturer's roll list before collecting samples.
• Cut, identify, and label samples to ensure traceability to the corresponding roll, lot, and project.
• Document the condition of each roll and sample, including any variations from established sampling procedures.
• Verify that samples, roll lists, daily documentation, and shipping records are consistent before shipment, reporting any discrepancies to TRI on the same day.
• Prepare, package, and ship samples directly from the plant using TRI's shipping account while maintaining TRI custody until carrier pickup.
• Accurately complete daily sampling documentation and submit photographs of completed forms to TRI that same day.
• Coordinate with TRI laboratory personnel and the supervisor regarding scheduling, shipments, delays, and any anticipated absences.

Requirements

General Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing, documenting, and comparing numerical information.
• Ability to maintain thorough and legible records that are easy for others to review.
• Comfortable working independently while recognizing when to ask questions or report unexpected situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Access to a mobile phone with email and text messaging capabilities.
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using a calculator.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions accurately.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing environment, including areas with uneven surfaces and ground-level work.
• Regularly kneel, bend, and lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Wear facility-required personal protective equipment, including ASTM F2413 (current edition) safety-toe footwear with impact (I/75), compression (C/75), and puncture resistance (PR) ratings.
• Ability to accurately read small printed labels and numerical information, with corrective lenses if necessary.

TRI Environmental, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.