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Lab Technician

Polar Beverages

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Fitzgerald, GA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

 

- This posting is specific to our Georgia plant -


Responsibilities:  Responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials and finished goods.


  • Primary responsibility is to safely perform laboratory tests on beverages to ensure product is produced within established parameters and make adjustments where necessary.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of beverages, syrups, and raw materials throughout the entire production process.
  • Analyze syrup beverage and/or water attributes
  • Audit container rinsers, air blowers, filters, and coders to ensure proper operations.
  • Conduct package quality inspection and quality audits and isolate product that does not meet standards.
  • Maintain highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination
  • Monitoring package appearance, integrity and correct package codes.
  • Requires working with other lab technicians, line foreman, line operators, fork truck drivers, and other production personnel.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to read, write and keep records
  • Good computer skills including literacy with Excel and Word


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to “be on your feet” from beginning to end of shift.
  • Able to lift materials up to 50 pounds